I gave birth two years ago to a very large baby and on top of that I carried out the whole time. I was 55 and 125 lbs and gave birth to a 10lb 6 oz baby girl. Needless to say, no matter how much weight I lose, I will always have the baby pooch! This corset was great! It definitely flattens my tummy. The bad part is that any fat I have on my back gets squished up and you can tell Im wearing one. And also, if you wear a tight shirt you can tell, too, by the clasps running down the front. I can only wear this with flowy dresses and things that cover my back simultaneously, which I don't have much of lol. All in all, it works to flatten the tummy but be aware if you have any back fat!