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Abdominoplasty Vs Getting Pregnant

asked 4 months ago by chand_u2 in india
Latest answer by Heather Rocheford, MD
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Tags: 1 month post-op, long-lasting, outcome, pregnancy

I recently got a abdominoplasty and now I am pregnant within 1 month of the surgery. Will the surgery impact the baby delivery? Will I be able to deliver the baby normally and will my abdominoplasty last as it is or will it need to be re-done

5 answers to Abdominoplasty Vs Getting Pregnant

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Pregnancy after Abdominoplasty

Pregnancy after tummy tuck should be avoided and I do usually advise my patients if they are still planning on having more children to wait until they are finished having children before planning an abdominoplasty. It is best to maintain an ideal weight for a period of six months following the surgery. Unfortunately, it can happen that you unexpectedly become pregnant after your tummy tuck, like yourself. The tummy... more
Heather Rocheford, MD

Saint Paul Plastic Surgeon
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Pregnant after abdominoplasty

Most women have normal pregnancy after having undergone tummy tuck. You will likely need a revision tummy tuck after delivery as pregnancy "undo" the outcome of tummy tuck. You should also let your Ob know that you had a recent tummy tuck. Best Wishes.
Sugene Kim, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty and Pregnancy

Your pregnancy will affect your abdominoplasty results. Pregnancy stretches the abdominal wall and skin. The abdominoplasty should not affect your pregnancy and subsequent delivery. The best candidate for abdominoplasty is a patient who has completed her family, in good general health and has a stable weight. Good Luck Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty and Pregnancy

If at all possible a Tummy Tuck should not be done in sexually active women who do not practice effective birth control or those who have not yet completed teir families. A pregnancy will undo much of the shape achievements of a Tummy Tuck. Your gynecologist needs to be aware that you had a Tummy Tuck and communicate with your Plastc surgeon. It is unlikely that he will be needed at the time of birth but the operative note of the Tummy Tuck should be placed in your... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Pregnancy after Abdominoplasty?

Congratulations on your pregnancy; hopefully it will be smooth and as “painless” as possible. Generally, patients are able to have normal pregnancies after tummy tuck surgery. However, I have heard anecdotally from patients and OB/GYN physicians that the abdominal wall can be very tight and that some OB/GYN's recommend earlier delivery if possible. Check with your own OB/GYN for his/her experience in this situation. Depending on the weight gain/loss,... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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