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5’7 190 lbs. Tummy tuck - do I need to loose weight first? Can I expect a flat stomach after? (Photos)

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I had fibroid surgery in Oct 2022 and had a c section cut. That left me w a pooch. I never had a pooch. June 2024. I had a hysterectomy and again still have that pooch. I’m 5’7 190 lbs. My Dr said yes lm a good candidate and I can get a tummy tuck and lipo to flanks and back. do I need to lose more weight will I grt a flat tummy After the tummy tuck?

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