You may be a suitable candidate if you say YES to the following ten questions:.

1. Are you a man or woman who is unhappy with the appearance of your stomach and can’t get rid of the bulge with a healthy diet and exercise regimen?

2. Is your “pot belly” a result of dramatic weight loss, loose skin, lax abdominal muscles and/or the signs of aging? If you’re a woman, is it because of pregnancy and childbirth?

3. Is the unwanted fat in your mid-section subcutaneous (“pinchable” fat)

4. Are you close to your ideal body weight? Have you been at this weight for at least 6 months or more?

5. Do you still have relatively healthy skin?

6. Are you physically and emotionally stable?

7. Do you understand the risks related to a tummy tuck and the scarring that will result?

8. As a woman, have you decided to no longer have children?

9. Are you willing to modify your lifestyle habits before and after surgery to improve the rate of healing and reduce the chance of related risks?

10. Are you seeking a tummy tuck to resolve a concern related to your appearance only, and not choosing it as a method of weight loss?

If you’ve said yes to these questions, you may be a great candidate for surgery. This is a general guideline – find out if you can undergo the cosmetic surgical procedure by booking a consultation with your plastic surgeon.