Am I a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck? Age 22, With A Child, But Want More Children Years Later.

I am 22 yrs old will be 23 in about 5 months. I have a 2 yr. old son and had him by cesarean. I gained weight after I had him and then I have lost about 30lbs. and am currently 130 lbs. right now. I know I want more children in about 5-7 years but my skin is so lose now and no matter what I do stays the same. I know I am young but I don't want to be uncomfortable in my own skin for another 5-7 years. Am I a good candidate for surgery? Is it common for women to have 2 tummy tucks.

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Tummy tuck

From your photos, it does appear that you are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. It sounds like you are quite a ways off from having a second pregnancy, and who knows, you may decide not to have any more children. I think you could proceed with a tummy tuck and get a good result. Just be aware that if you do get pregnant again, you may need the tummy tuck redone.

Have a tummy tuck after your children

This is not an uncommon question that I get asked at the office in my own practice. Having a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty at the age of 23 is definitely on the young side and therefore somewhat uncommon, but not absolutely out of the question. Your photo does reveal many of the typical signs that women complain of when considering this type of elective surgery. It looks like you have redundant, overstretched skin with associated disproportionate fat collections of the anterior abdomen and... more

Tummy Tuck at 22?

Yes, you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck now. You can still have more children but will need a re-do afterwards. Everything we do comes in a small, medium and large version priced accordingly. The mini tummy tuck is $3327 and the medium which would be best for you is $5346 at lake Tahoe Plastic Surgery. Many patients continue to lose weight after a tum,my tuck because of the psychological boost it gives you. We have a 35 year perfect safety record and the lowest prices for a Board... more

Tummy Tuck Before Further Pregnancies?

Thanks for your question and especially for enclosing a good quality photo. It's easy to understand why a young woman wants to have a young looking tummy. Your photo looks like you would be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck and should anticipate great results. Just be sure you go to a surgeon that keeps the scar extremely low so you can wear the type of sports and swimwear you like. Make sure you see photos of the doctors patients after surgery. I think you are well aware that... more

Tummy tuck is usually done after your are finished having babies

This is a very interesting question. It is difficult to be uncomfortable in your body for years while waiting to be finished having babies. The basic medical guideline is to say "no tummy tuck if you are planning further pregnancies." However, there is an art to the practice of medicine too which involves working with individual patients and their needs. Wheat we do know is that women who become pregnant after tummy tuck do go on to have normal pregnancies,... more

Is Tummy Tuck indicated if next pregnancy is years away?

Mommy Makeover - Best Timing - This depends greatly on a number of items, But the answer is that if you really can't stand your appearance and it can not be improved with weight loss and exercise and you realize that you will probably need a tummy tuck revision after your last pregnancy and accept the extra expense and another surgery, then you would be a reasonable candidate. It comes down to informed consent. ( a lot of "ands" to consider. It is all about risk vs... more

Tummy Tuck Before Further Pregnancies?

Thank you for the question had picture. Based on the picture and your description of weight loss, that you may be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery. Your desire to have the procedure done now is understandable. Depending on the weight gain/loss, changes in skin elasticity, genetics etc. revisionary surgery may be necessary after the pregnancy. This is a situation where only time will tell. Generally, patients are able to have normal... more