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Summer Shape-Up: Should You Choose Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck?

Swimsuit season is here, and if your abs aren’t quite what you would like them to be, you’re not alone. Two of the most popular options for flattening, firming, and finessing your midsection are liposuction and tummy tuck surgery in Bucks County, PA, but how do you know which is right for you?

Let’s break it down.

Liposuction is all about targeting stubborn fat that won’t budge, even after clean eating and countless workouts. If your skin still has good elasticity and your issue is more “bulge” than “loose,” liposuction may be the quick fix you need to smooth things out before you hit the beach. It’s minimally invasive, comes with a shorter recovery time, and can slim areas like the belly, hips, and flanks with precision.

Tummy tucks, on the other hand, are for when your skin and muscles need a little more help. This procedure removes excess skin, tightens the abdominal muscles, and can also eliminate some stretch marks. If you’ve had kids or lost significant weight, this is the surgery that can truly reset your midsection.

So, which one’s the right move for summer? If you’re looking for fast recovery and subtle contouring, liposuction might be your warm-weather win. But if your goals involve significant skin tightening or muscle repair, a tummy tuck—planned a bit in advance—delivers more dramatic results.

And remember, a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to find your perfect match. Whatever you choose, confidence is always in style—especially under the sun.

Plus: More to Love This Summer!

August Specials – Glow + Smooth

  • Cleopatra HydraFacial Treatment – Save 15% on a Package of 3

Get the royal treatment with this ultra-hydrating facial that pampers your skin like a queen’s. Using advanced medical-grade technology, it deeply cleanses, nourishes, and brightens—leaving dry, dull, or sun-soaked skin dewy, refreshed, and radiant in just 30 minutes. Your glow-up starts here.

  • Neuromodulator Special – DAXXIFY™, Dysport®, Jeuveau™: $12/unit (min. 25 units)

Wrinkles, meet your match. Whether it’s frown lines, crow’s feet, or forehead creases, these long- lasting wrinkle relaxers are ready to smooth things over. Choose your favorite and enjoy fresher, softer expressions—no overdone look in sight.

  • BOTOX® – $14/unit

There’s a reason this fan-favorite never goes out of style. Trusted, quick, and oh-so-effective, BOTOX® delivers natural-looking results that keep you looking like you—just more refreshed. Now available at a special price, but only for a limited time!

September Specials – Back to School, Back to You

  • Lip Filler Special – Now $650 (Regular $800)

Add soft, natural volume or go bold with a fuller pout—either way, our skilled injectors tailor your results to your unique features. Subtle, stunning, and totally you.

  • Microdermabrasion – $250 (Regular $350)

Time to hit refresh! This deep exfoliating treatment buffs away dullness, smooths out texture, fades acne scars, and gives your skin that polished glow. It’s the ultimate reset before sweater weather rolls in.

Still deciding whether liposuction or a tummy tuck is best? Patients from Bucks County, PA, and Hunterdon County, NJ can contact Buinewicz Plastic Surgery for more details. Contact us by sending a message online or calling (215) 647-9668 to book your spot!

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