Tummy Tuck surgery can repair stretched abdominal muscles and tighten sagging skin, but it is not a weight loss procedure. Ideal candidates for this procedure include men and women who are non-smokers in good health and maintain a healthy, stable weight.3 Women planning additional pregnancies in the future should consider postponing their tummy tuck surgery until they’re finished having children, as pregnancy can reverse some of the effects of treatment. Abdominoplasty patients should be motivated to follow Dr. Cangello’s preoperative and postoperative instructions. This includes wearing an abdominal binder following surgery and refraining from exercise or any lifting and straining for a few weeks. It’s essential for patients to have realistic expectations about their outcomes. Abdominoplasty results are long-lasting when accompanied by a healthy lifestyle. To see what kind of results you can achieve, take a look at our photo gallery for NYC tummy tuck before-and-after photos from prior patients.