Post pregnancy tummy tuck
If you are considering a tummy tuck after your last pregnancy, it is best to wait long enough for complete healing to occur.This would normally be a minimum of six months.If you have gained substantial weight through the pregnancy, it would be best to get close to the weight you plan to maintain after pregnancy.
The amount of time can vary form patient to patient, the correct answer is to wait until you have lost most of the baby weight and you are close to your normal weight. This can usually take up to six months. Also you would want to be sure you are not going to have more children,It is a good idea to have all of your babies and then do a Tummy Tuck.
When pregnant the abdomen muscles and skin are stretched and sometimes surgery is need to tighten the skin and muscles to give the abdomen area that flat look. This surgery is one of the biggest in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, so please be sure you have help with your new bundle of joy! It is very important to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and to have a consultation well in advance so you can plan accordingly. (Z. Paul Lorenc, MD, Manhattan Plastic Surgeon)
Post pregnancy abdominoplasty
As many of other physicians pointed out, you really want to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight, or your goal weigh to get the best result. This may take 6-12 months for some women. Also, you should make sure you have stopped breast feeding at least 4-6 months before any surgery to allow your hormone levels to return to normal.
Some women will combine their tummy tuck with a breast augmentation/lift (mommy makeover) and you want to make sure the breast has recovered from the associated stretching due to milk production and breast feeding. (Matthew H. Steele, MD, Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon)
How Long to Wait to get a Tummy Tuck after Pregnancy
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I usually tell patients to wait until they have lost most or all of their pregnancy weight. Weight loss will maximize the results. You don’t want to do a post pregnancy tummy tuck too early and then lose 25 pounds or more afterwards. Losing too much weight afterwards would most likely leave you with loose skin again. (Stanley Castor, MD, Tampa Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck at least 6 months after childbirth
Normally, I recommend waiting for at least 6 months after giving birth before considering a post pregnancy tummy tuck, or 6 months after you’ve stopped breastfeeding. However, this depends more on how you’ve recovered from giving birth, so please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
5 things to know about the waiting period after pregnancy and having a tummy tuck.
Post pregnancy tummy tuck operation
- After pregnancy all the energies for your body need to be focused on child.
- Tummy tuck can be performed after 3 months from the delivery date. These will alllow the tissues to settle properly.
- Abdominioplasty post pardum will most likely require liposuction around the love handles for a more contoured superior result.
- I find that a post pregnancy tummy tuck is an excellent way to boost self-esteem after a long difficult pregnancy.
- Make sure that you have a supportive team around you and remember that after all you have done for your family, you are worth it! (Douglas S. Steinbrech, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
Post pregnancy tummy tuck photo
You should wait at least six months to allow your body to readapt after the pregnancy. If you have gained weight, you should try to lose it prior to undergoing surgery. And, finally, if you plan to have more children, I recommend that you delay the surgery until your family is complete unless you are prepared to have additional surgeries after later pregnancies. (Robert L. Kraft, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
How long after pregnancy to get a tummy tuck.
I am assuming you are done. Otherwise I would suggest waiting till you are before you get your tummy tuck. There’s no magic time. It usually takes about 4-6 weeks for your body to get back to normal. (Ronald Schuster, MD, Baltimore Plastic Surgeon)
I usually suggest waiting at least 6 months after a pregnancy, and certainly as long as it may take to get back down to your pre-pregnancy weight.
Post pregnancy tummy tuck surgery
This gives your skin and tissues a chance to improve as much as they will on their own, and you don’t want to have an abdominal skin tightening and then lose a significant amount of weight, possibly causing more skin laxity. (Robert M. Grenley, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
There are many changes to the body after pregnancy (as you know). The skin and muscles get stretched and there is usually a fairly significant weight gain. It is best to wait until all of these changes have resolved and any effects that hormones may have on your healing have resolved. For most women this takes about 6 months, but for others the weight may not come off so easily, and it may take longer.
The post pregnancy tummy tuck
I also agree with another surgeon that you should wait until you are completely through child-bearing. It just doesn’t make sense to go through major surgery and post-operative recovery, only to have the results ruined by another pregnancy.
Good luck in your recovery, and, when you are ready, go see an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. (Robert Stroup, Jr., MD, FACS, Cleveland Plastic Surgeon)
Each individual and therefore the amount of time they should ideally wait before a post pregnancy tummy tuck will vary. You generally want to:
- lose any weight you have gained during pregnancy and get back to your pre-pregnancy weight or as close to it as you can.
- wait until you see no further improvements in your body’s ability to recover and bounce back from the pregnancy
- wait until you have decided to not have any more children
- wait until you and your family have the right financial and social resources to undergo surgery without stressing out the family.
All of this can vary from individual ro individual but is usually about 3-6 months in my opinion. (Remus Repta, MD, Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon)
