How does a plastic surgeon determine whether there is fat above or below the abdominal muscle?

May 12, 2014
Asked By:Cosmeticon in Louisville, KY

I just went for a consultation and the doctor told me that a tummy tuck wouldn't help the "rounded" appearance of my tummy, even with a tummy tuck. Another plastic surgeon told me that he could give me "an iron flat" abdomen with liposuction, muscle repair and tummy tuck. I am not sure what to believe. If he is right, why did the other surgeon tell me he could get an iron flat result?

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