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I Have Had 2 C-sections and Am Getting a Tummy Tuck. What Happens if I Decide to Get Pregnant in 3-5 Years?

I am 95% sure I do not want any more kids. My stomach is horrific after my first pregnancy and I want to feel happy about my body again. So I am for sure going through with a tummy tuck. But what if we do have 1 more in 3-5 years. I will most likely need another c-section. I still want to go through with the tt for sure, but there is always that what if I want another in a few years. Has this been done lots before? 2 sections, a tummy tuck, then a section?

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Pregnancy after tummy tuck

You wouldn't be the first person to have this happen to herself if it occurs. If the muscle tightening was done back to normal anatomy then the pregnancy should stretch everything normally. Sometimes a surgeon is overly aggressive at this part of the procedure and the rest of the abdomen will have to compensate for this.

Is it safe to get pregnant after getting a tummy tuck?

Thanks for your question! There is no harm in getting a tummy tuck and then getting pregnant. People change their minds and accidents happen too! The same changes that caused your abdomen to look "horrific" after your first pregnancy will probably occur again with the second pregnancy, even after tummy tuck. It may be slightly better or worse then the first time as these changes can be impossible to predict accurately. Good Luck with your surgery! more

Tummy Tuck. What Happens if I Decide to Get Pregnant?

There is no reason that after a TT you shouldn't be able to have a normal pregnancy, and presumably a repeat c-section. After that pregnancy, you may find yourself in the position of wanting another surgery for your abdomen. That might be a repeat TT, or something less, but how much your abdominal wall will recovery is hard to predict. You will not be the first to have a pregnancy after a TT. Thanks for your question, best wishes.

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Tummy tuck timing is important

Great question! Women should discuss the timing of procedures like tummy tucks and cosmetic breast surgery with their Plastic Surgeon. The important answer to your question is that it is safe to have another pregnancy after a tummy tuck. There are some specific details about how the muscle is repaired during a tummy tuck that Plastic Surgeons may debate when considering a woman who may have future pregnancies. In addition to these debates, you should know that it is very... more

Pregnancy is generally safe after a tummy tuck, but...

It is safe to get pregnant after a tummy tuck, however, it certainly may require an additional surgery in the future as your tissues once again get stretched out. It is best to wait until you have had all your children, however, many people do not always know they are done. Of course, try to keep your weight gain during your pregnancy to a minimum (As per your Ob/Gyn's recommendation). A C-section in the future would be safe.

Getting Pregnant After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, patients are able to have normal pregnancies after tummy tuck surgery. C-section surgery should not be significantly more “risky” for a well experienced OB/GYN physician. 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. Best wishes for a smooth pregnancy.

Tummy Tuck

It is generally advised to wait until you are all done having kids before proceeding with your tummy tuck. Should you have another pregnancy 3-5 years from when you have your tummy tuck, any future weight gain or pregnancies may undo the benefits of your procedure. So you may need a revisional procedure in the future.

Pregnancy and abdominoplasty

I always warn patients that if they are not finished having kids they should consider waiting for abdominoplasty. If you ended up with a poor appearance to your abdomen due to loose skin and muscle after 1 or 2 pregnancies, it will probably happen again. While you can always get an abdominoplasty revision or secondary procedure after another pregnancy, certainly you are setting yourself up for this. You stated that you are 95% sure that you are finished having kids.... more

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If with the first pregnancy your tummy was horrific expect the same results,after 5 years it will happen again. I would think twice before going forward with a tummy tuck if your thinking of maybe having another baby. You will need another tummy tuck again.

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