People who do tummy tucks for fat are doing the procedure for the wrong reason. A tummy tuck is designed to get rid of extra skin -- if there is a little excess fat, it can be removed too --- but for a big fat tummy, diet and exercise are the first options, then when you are at your ideal weight, get rid of the excess skin. Fat is simple -- if you eat more food -- ie excess calories, you will gain weight and the fat will have to b e deposited somewhere. cosmetic surgery does not cure obesity