Pregnancy is the number one reason cited for abdominoplasty because it changes the abdominal contour in predictable ways by thinning the connection between the abdominal muscles, 以脂肪的形式增加婴儿体重不会消失, and causing permanent stretch marks. Tummy tuck provides the only way to correct all of these physical changes at the same time. 如果你怀孕过一次或多次，不喜欢自己的体型, then tummy tuck may be right for you. 通过饮食逐渐增加和/或减轻体重, 运动或减肥手术也会导致圆润和松弛, 挂皮肤. 如果这些是你的情况，那么腹部成形术也可能会改善它们. During consultation, Dr. Donaldson或Dr. Sieffert will help decide whether you are a candidate for the procedure. Patients should be in good health and reasonably close (within 10-20 pounds) to their average normal weight. 你越接近理想体重, the easier it will be for Dr. Donaldson或Dr. Sieffert to create the ideal results. Combining the abdominoplasty with liposuction at the same time may of further benefit, 尤其是胸部下面和/或侧翼周围. Your surgeon will discuss this option with you when you visit.