Loose skin after pregnancy or weight loss doesn’t always respond to diet and exercise, especially if the muscles underneath have separated. A full tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat across the whole abdomen and repairs those muscles, often improving posture and back pain as a result.

If it’s just a small pouch below the belly button bothering you, rather than the whole abdomen, a mini tummy tuck removes that excess skin without repositioning the navel or major muscle repair. It’s often paired with liposuction for a more complete result.