How long after a stomach surgery do you need to wait before having a tummy tuck?

At least 6-8 months. The idea here is that the tissues need to return to their normal state; No swelling, no inflammation. Normal tissues will accurately tell the surgeon how much can be removed. They will be held better by stitches and will have a better blood supply which will result in better healing. Do... more

Six months is a very reasonable length of time to wait, and you might be able to remove the vertical scar (see my video).  Although scar maturation (above and below the skin surface) takes up to 2 years to complete, the majority of healing has already occurred.  Based on when you posted your question... more

Final wound healing after surgery takes about 2 years. However, most of the healing is complete between 6 months to a year. Most plastic surgeons recommend waiting a year before revising any plastic surgery. This advice should apply to operating in a previously operated area such as the abdomen. However, many... more

My own answer to that question would be at least 3 months to allow you to heal from the first surgery and properly prepare for the tummy tuck.  There is no absolutely right answer, but definately do not try to rush into this elective surgery because it might seem like convenient timing.

The reason for waiting after your surgery is to not only allow your surgical area to heal but also for your body to recover from the stress of the first surgery before undergoing another one. Typically, 6 months to 1 year is the time period for adequate healing to take place. Since a tummy tuck is an elective... more

You should probably wait at least 6 months to a year for the tissues to heal and "go back to normal." This will allow the plastic surgeon to offer you the best he/she can.