Liposuction vs Tummy tuck: which is right for you?
Lipo removes fat; a tummy tuck removes skin and repairs muscle. The state of your skin decides.
How Liposuction works
Liposuction contours stubborn fat deposits through tiny incisions with a short recovery. It relies on your skin retracting — great elasticity in, great result out.
How Tummy tuck works
Abdominoplasty excises loose skin and stitches separated abdominal muscles (common after pregnancy or major weight loss), producing a flat wall at the cost of a hip-to-hip scar and a 2–4 week recovery.
Which to choose
Pinchable fat with tight skin → liposuction. Loose, creped skin or a muscle gap you can feel → tummy tuck, often with lipo of the flanks in the same session for the waistline.
Prices abroad
Accredited clinics abroad typically price both options 50–70% below Western European and UK rates, all-inclusive. Compare written quotes for both on GetClinic and discuss suitability in a free video consultation before booking either.