The tummy tuck surgery is not a solution for weight control or a substitute for physical activity. Your results will be permanent as long as you maintain a healthy weight always. A tummy tuck should not be confused with a liposuction although your surgeon may elect to perform liposuction as part of a tummy tuck. People who have stretched muscles and stretched skin will benefit from this surgery. It is also an alternative for men and women who were obese at one point and still have excessive fat deposits or loose skin in their abdominal area.