What Makes Someone a Good Tummy Tuck Candidate?
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, may be an option if you have loose or sagging skin around your midsection, often due to pregnancy, significant weight loss, or age-related changes.
Ideal candidates are at or near their goal weight, in good general health, and are nonsmokers. You should also be done having children, as pregnancy after a tummy tuck can reverse your results.
In addition to physical readiness, it helps to have a clear understanding of what the procedure can do. A tummy tuck tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess skin and fat, but it’s not a weight loss solution.
When You May Be Advised to Wait
Not everyone is immediately ready for a tummy tuck. You may be advised to wait if any of the following apply:
- You have significant weight fluctuations. Consistent weight is important for long-lasting results.
- You plan to become pregnant. Pregnancy can reverse the benefits of a tummy tuck by re-stretching the skin and muscles.
- You have unmanaged medical conditions. Issues like uncontrolled diabetes or heart disease may need to be stabilized first for your safety.
- You’re not emotionally prepared for recovery. Healing takes time, and patients must be ready for temporary limitations and follow-up care.
Being physically and mentally prepared will help you get the best outcome possible.
Start With a Consultation
Dr. Brown has been performing tummy tuck surgery in accredited facilities in Henderson and Las Vegas since 1996, working alongside board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. Steve Brown to ensure every patient’s safety. Her experience, surgical precision, and artistic approach help you get results that last.
If you think you might be a good tummy tuck candidate, call Desert Hills Plastic Surgery at 702-260-7707 to schedule your consultation. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your goals, view before-and-after photos, and learn what’s possible for you.
