Most surgeons will recommend that you are within 10 pounds of your goal weight or healthy weight before abdominoplasty. This does not mean that you have to be thin or extremely fit. It is a weight that works for you and that you feel good and comfortable at.
This cosmetic surgery is commonly performed for patients with a history of massive weight loss, particularly after bariatric surgery, to remove excess abdominal skin, tighten the underlying tissues, and help patients achieve a flat tummy.