Can Tummy Tuck Surgery Really Give You A Flat Tummy? As long as crunches, sit-ups, and planks don't work, it may be time to think about a belly tuck. Fat and superfluous skin is removed from the stomach during this popular treatment, also known as abdominoplasty. The abdominal muscles are then tightened, giving the abdomen a more sculpted appearance. As a result, it is one of the most efficient techniques to get rid of a protruding belly and...