AirSculpt and a tummy tuck serve entirely different clinical purposes and cannot be directly substituted for one another. AirSculpt is designed exclusively for permanent fat removal and precise body contouring, with minimal skin retraction capabilities. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a major surgical procedure intended for patients with severe skin laxity, stretched abdominal muscles, and excess hanging skin resulting from pregnancy or massive weight loss. If loose skin is the primary concern, a tummy tuck is necessary, whereas AirSculpt suits fat reduction with firm skin.