I am thinking of having liposuction, tummy tuck during c-section, is it ok? I'm 25 years old. I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I have one baby--she's 22 months old. She was delivered in c-section and I'd love to know the risks before doing it.
Absolutely NOT! The risks, which may range from wound complications to blood clots to fatal outcomes, are in my opinion to catatrophic to recommend the procedures you request. I would recommend you wait at least 3-6 months or until full recovery, before you contemplate surgery....You are interested in cosmetic surgery, maximize your results by maximizing your starting point.
I recommend you visit with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your plans.
Good Luck!
Dr. C
Although plastic surgeons commonly combine operations, the particular procedures you are suggesting would present too many risks. You will be physically stressed by the C-section and delivery. Pulmonary embolus (blood clot to lung) is a risk with both pregnancy and abdominoplasty. One would not want to stack these risks.
Furthermore, I think the overall result would be compromised by concurrent pregnancy even though I have never done this combination of procedures. Furthermore, many women do not need an abdominoplasty after pregnancy so you might be getting an operation you don't need.
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