Why Do Some Women Have Really Flat Stomachs After Having Had a Tummy Tuck and Some Women Are Not As Fortunate?

You take the patient as you find her Some patients are more curvaceous, in more htan one direction, than others. Some have tauter musculature and are in better physical condition. Muscle laxity and the ability of the muscle and skin to remain tight, which is genetic, is extremely important. Finally, surgical technique is involved. You will see many patients posting on RealSelf inquiring about mini-tucks and many plastic surgeons responding that the proedure isn't appropriate for their circumstances. The operation must be tailored to the patient's condition and needs. Expectations need to be clarified prior to the procedure a well.

Not all women go to the same doctor and all have different bodies. You need to see work done by your doctor and you need to have reasonable expectations. Tummy tucks work best for women who are at their ideal weight and have only excess skin, not a lot of fat. Look at your doctors photos and see where you fit in.