During your tummy tuck consultation, be prepared to discuss the goals you have for your surgery. It is important for you and your surgeon to be on the same page about your goals and expectations so that your surgeon can recommend treatments that are right for you. Your plastic surgeon will also ask you questions about: • Your medical health • Any previous surgeries you have had • Your current medications and substance use • Any allergies you may have Your surgeon’s examination will include: • Examination of key “problem areas” such as the stomach and flanks • Taking photographs of target areas • Evaluating skin quality During your initial consultation for your tummy tuck, you and your plastic surgeon will discuss: • The outcomes for different abdominoplasty procedures • Your surgical options, as well as what option your surgeon recommends for your goals • Risks or complications of tummy tuck surgery