Tummy Tuck for Competitive Athletes?

The answer depends on the extent of excess skin, excess soft tissues and laxity of the abdominal muscles.

It you have any of the above conditions, Tummy tuck will give you the best contour and shape.  However, you can't do abdominal exercises if your muscles are sutured together as part of Tummy tuck.

Consultation by a board certified Plastic Surgeons can give you the ultimate answer.

Good Luck.

For a male, ideal body weight at 5'8" is approximately 154 pounds.  If you are close and your weight is stable a tummy tuck could provide you with an enhanced body image that should not interfere with your results.

If you are mentally ready, then there is no right or wrong time.  You should have it when you have 6 weeks to spare from physical activity.   This period is needed for optimal healing.  Nutritional supplement will help with the healing process.  Tummy tuck with liposuction can be used to achieve sculpted look to enhance your physique.  If you have lost a lot of weight and have significnat skin laxity, then an extended tummy tuck will remove excess tissue of waist too.  A lower body lift is also an option in cases of severe lower body laxity.