Your ideal weight should have been reached before the operation. This will improve the results of the operation in the long run. If pregnancy is planned in the near future, it is advisable to postpone the operation to a later point. During pregnancy, the tightened straight abdominal muscles (rectus muscles) can move apart and tightened skin can be overstretched again.
You should be in good health before the planned procedure. In order to reduce the risk of complications, smoking should be kept to a minimum until the wound has healed; it is better to avoid smoking altogether. You should also inform our doctors about any secondary diseases you may have and medication you are taking. It is advisable to plan about two weeks off after the operation.