This procedure is often referred to as a “tummy-tuck” and helps to address problems men or women may have with loose or sagging abdominal wall skin and relaxation of the abdominal wall muscles. These conditions often result from pregnancy, massive weight loss, or both.
Good candidates for this procedure are in general good health, don’t smoke cigarettes, and don’t plan to have more children. Patients who are considering getting pregnant or losing a significant amount of weight are advised to defer surgery until their weight is stable, if possible, as pregnancy or substantial weight loss after surgery will result in some recurrent laxity.