Patients frequently request liposuction to improve their body contour, so that clothes will fit better.Many of these patients desire an hourglass shape.In most cases, this can be accomplished with excellent results, providing the patient is a good candidate for the procedure. Liposuction works best when patients have localized collections of fat.It’s important to remember, this is not a weight-loss procedure, but instead, a procedure that addresses problem areas.In addition, the quality of the patient’s skin is of critical importance.Patients with skin laxity are much more likely to develop skin sag following liposuction procedures. For these reasons, a comprehensive evaluation is essential to obtain an optimal result.There are multiple options available for treating abnormalities of the abdominal wall.Two of the most commonly used procedures are tummy tuck and liposuction.These procedures have different levels of complexity, pain, recovery and cost.When patients present for abdominal contouring, it’s essential that the appropriate procedure be chosen to correct the problem.Proper analysis of skin laxity, muscle tightness, and the amount of fat present are important components of this evaluation.Utilizing this approach, the best procedure can be chosen and the best result obtained.