The tummy tuck is a popular procedure for men and women of all ages because it removes droopy abdominal skin and repairs the bulging abdominal muscles (often stretched during pregnancy). It also removes a limited amount of excess fatty tissue to provide a tighter, flatter, more youthful abdominal contour and waistline. With an abdominoplasty at Buckhead Plastic Surgery, we usually liposuction the flank or “love handle” area to help even things out, unless there is excess skin all the way around and then a body lift is recommended.