Tummy Tuck, Abdominoplasty

Serving Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, & Estero, Florida Plastic Surgery

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

Through body contouring procedures like a tummy tuck, Fort Myers plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña, can help you achieve results impossible through diet and exercise alone. We can help many men and women achieve the flat belly that no amount of running, dieting, or sit ups could accomplish, but not everyone is a good candidate for this procedure. Dr. Peña and his staff have extensive experience speaking with patients about their body issues and we can help you select the procedure most likely to give the best results.

 

Dr. Peña will listen to your personal cosmetic goals. He will evaluate the condition of your body and skin, and ask questions about your medical history to decide whether you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck (also known as an abdominoplasty). For a personal consultation and evaluation, please schedule a body contouring appointment with Dr. Peña and his staff today.

 

Good Candidates for a Tummy Tuck

 

A tummy tuck can tighten lax skin and muscles in the abdominal region. To prepare yourself for a tummy tuck, you should first try a good diet and exercise regimen for the reduction of belly fat. Liposuction should also be considered if abdominal fat--not lax skin and muscles--is the primary concern.

 

Good tummy tuck candidates should be:

 

• Physically healthy
• Leading an active lifestyle
• Within 25 pounds of their ideal weight
• Non smokers
• Emotionally healthy
• Have a positive outlook and realistic expectations

 

Candidates should also evaluate the physical and emotional benefits of a tummy tuck to decide if they outweigh the potential risks.

 

Patients who are obese, are smokers, who have significant medical or psychological issues, or who can get equivalent or better results through another procedure are considered poor candidates for a tummy tuck.

 

Establishing Realistic Expectations

 

Psychological preparation for your procedure is important to being a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Read what to expect from a tummy tuck. Then look at our gallery of before and after tummy tuck pictures to learn what can and cannot be accomplished through the procedure.

 

But you don't have to do this by yourself. Fort Myers, Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Peña and his staff are prepared to help you understand the tummy tuck procedure and decide whether it is right for you. Call or email us today to set up an abdominoplasty consultation.