Changes after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging can leave you considering surgical options for improving your body contours. A tummy tuck and body lift can both help, but you need to know which is right for your concerns and goals.
At Southlake Plastic Surgery and Medspa in Southlake, TX, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Matt Novak and Dr. Mark E. Mason bring extensive experience in body contouring surgery. Together, they can help you choose the procedure that best suits your needs.
What Is the Difference Between a Tummy Tuck and Body Lift?
Both surgeries remove loose skin, but they differ significantly in the area treated. Here’s a simple comparison:
| Feature | Tummy Tuck | Body Lift |
| Treatment area | Abdomen | Abdomen, flanks, and back |
| Abdominal muscles | Can tighten loose abdominal muscles | May incorporate tummy tuck techniques |
| Best suited for | Concerns concentrated around the stomach | Loose skin extending around the waist |
| Additional effects | Flatter, firmer abdominal contour | Can narrow the waist and lift the outer thighs and buttocks |
| Recovery | Generally less extensive | Generally longer due to wider treatment area |
Which Body Contouring Surgery Fits Your Concerns?
Your concerns, the amount of loose skin, and your overall cosmetic goals can help determine which procedure may be appropriate:
- Tummy tuck: May be suitable when loose skin, unwanted fat, or weakened abdominal muscles are concentrated around the midsection. It is often considered after pregnancy, weight changes, or when diet and exercise have not produced the desired abdominal contour.
- Body lift: Consider this when significant weight loss or other body changes leave loose skin extending around the abdomen, sides, and back. It offers broader contouring when concerns extend beyond the stomach alone.
Explore Your Body Contouring Options in Southlake, TX
Choosing between a tummy tuck and a body lift starts with looking at where you have loose skin and what you hope to improve. At Southlake Plastic Surgery and Medspa in Southlake, TX, Dr. Matt Novak and Dr. Mark E. Mason can evaluate your concerns and recommend a surgical plan suited to your goals.
We welcome individuals throughout Dallas and Fort Worth, TX, seeking experienced body contouring care.
Call 817-442-8900 to schedule your consultation and learn which option may be right for you.
