Who Should Not Consider Abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty is not a “one size fits all” procedure. A lot depends upon the collaborative decisions made by the patient and his or her surgeon. Patients who plan to lose a lot of weight should postpone surgery until they have achieved their desired weight. Young women who plan future pregnancies should also wait, since vertical muscles in the abdomen, which are tightened during surgery, can separate again during pregnancy. If you have heavy scarring from previous abdominal surgeries, your doctor may advise against an abdominoplasty, due to the possibility of unusually prominent scars. Finding the Right Surgeon Before you elect to have abdominoplasty, you must find a qualified surgeon who is board certified. Be wary of the doctor who identifies him or herself as simply “board certified.” You must understand exactly what “board certification” means. In the United States there are several plastic surgery certifications: the American Society of Plastic Surgeons; the American Board of Pla
