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Mini Tummy Tuck Straight After C-section?

asked 2 years ago by Lyndalou in Fort William Scotland
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,594 times
Tags: abdomen, female, loose, pregnancy, skin

I've had slack skin since giving birth ten years ago, I'm due to give birth again in January. I haven't gained any extra weight, but I'm thinking of asking my doctor for a mini tummy tuck straight after having a C section. My slack skin has depressed me for years. What do you think? I live in Scotland, and was told another local lady had this done after giving birth.

8 answers to Mini Tummy Tuck Straight After C-section?

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Mini or full tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question. Generally, not the best idea to have abdominal contouring surgery immediately after C-section. In my opinion, the mini tummy tuck is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Mini Tummy Tuck or "Baby needs a new pair of shoes"

As you can see by the responses it is NOT advisable to combine any type of tummy tuck at the time of the C Section. Just because someone in the community may have rolled the dice and gotten away with it doesn't mean the odds for uneventful healing are good. Play it safe and recover from the pregnancy/delivery then concentrate on the rebuilding process.
Robert Herbstman, MD

Red Bank Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after c-section

No way!  You have to wait until you lose the weight and the skin retracts back and the body gets back in shape before having any work done on your abdomen.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Risks of tummy tuck immediately following pregnancy, delivery and/or c-section

I know of a surgeon who does this procedure but have concerns about this particularly related to the mothers metabolic state, nutritional status, anemia, attenuated tissues, potential blood loss, hypervascular abdominal wall, and possible contamination. I discuss these with all my patients and have not yet identified a patient or obstetrician who feel comfortable enough to proceed or incur the risk.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck cannot be done straight after C-section

Very simple question has a VERY simple answer. NO! It could be considered malpractice, at least here in Florida. I did a quick sampling of 8 local Plastic Surgeons and 5 OB/GYN's.100% felt the risk/benefit ratio was too high and could be interpreted as a deviation from the standard of care issue. Be careful out there.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty after c section? Yes it can be done

If this is your last baby and you had stretched out skin after your previous pregnancies, an immediate tummy tuck can be done after a scheduled c-section. Proceed with caution. It is probably not a good idea to schedule a c-section just so that you can have a tummy tuck at the same time. You should be planning a c-section for the health of you and your baby. You should be sure that the hospital where you are delivering, your OB-GYN, and the anesthesiologist are all comfortable with this... more
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
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DO NOT DO A TUMMY TUCK at the time of a C-section!!

There is no indication to do a mini tummy tuck or any other kind at the time of a C-section. The tissues aren't ready for this and you increase your risk of complications that will prevent you from carrying for your newborn. Wait 6-9 months, and if you are done having children, then go to a real plastic surgeon and have a tummy tuck.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Mini tummy tuck straight after C-section is a MISTAKE

At the end of pregnancy, your tissues are swollen, the blood vessels are engorged and large and the likelihood of major surgical complications increases. Moreover, this is a CRUCIAL time in the bonding between mother and child, a time which should NOT be wasted with an inappropriate, poorly performed and ill justified procedure. Please, allow me to explain. In pregnancy, your six pack muscles are split apart and gradually pushed to the sides where THEY REMAIN despite any exercise you may... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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