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You know you want to do something about unsightly excess skin and weakened abdominal muscles, but you’re not sure if a tummy tuck or mommy makeover is the right solution to your problem. Ask yourself these three questions to help you figure out the answer to your tummy tuck vs. mommy makeover debate once and for all.

Where Are Your Trouble Spots?

The main difference between a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, and a mommy makeover is the area(s) that they treat. As its name suggests, abdominoplasty addresses your abdominal area and can remove and tighten loose skin and muscle tissue in this area.

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If a little bit of lipo gets you slim and trim, then a whole lot of lipo will get you even slimmer, right? Unfortunately, that’s not quite how liposuction works. This popular body contouring treatment does have its limitations and like most good things, it is possible to have too much liposuction. Here’s why.

Liposuction Isn’t for Weight Loss

Liposuction can work wonders for stubborn pockets of fat that don’t seem to budge, even with a healthy diet and exercise regimen. But if you’re trying to lose a significant amount of weight, lipo isn’t an effective solution.

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