Self-Help
Tummy Tuck vs. Body Lift — Which Tightens the Most?
Updated December 2025 If your midsection feels loose after pregnancy or weight changes, you may be weighing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) against a more comprehensive body lift. Both are powerful reshaping surgeries, but they tighten different regions to different degrees. A tummy tuck focuses on the front of the abdomen—