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Can a Tummy Tuck Be Carried out After Four C-sections?

asked 3 years ago by nothappy in Edmonton Alberta Canada
Latest answer by Mia E. Skourtis, MD
Question viewed 3,135 times
Tags: c-section, candidate

I have had four c-sections but would like a tummy tuck. Are there any reasons why this would not be carried out after four c-sections?

18 answers to Can a Tummy Tuck Be Carried out After Four C-sections?

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You can have a tummy tuck after multiple C-sections

It is possible to have a tummy tuck after having had four C-sections.  There may be a moderate amount of scar tissue in the area between your pubic bone and your belly button (umbilicus) however this should not compromise the tummy tuck surgery.  The surgeon must take special care in dissecting the scar tissue away from the underlying abdominal muscle/fascia. Then, the muscles need to be tightened (plicated) which will give a flatter appearing abdominal contour. Please... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

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Tummy-tuck after C-Sections can help re-align muscles

After 4 c-sections, you deserve a tummy-tuck.  The tummy muscles (rectus-abdominis) get stretched out from successive pregnancies, and part of them get cut (and heal with a scar) during each C-section. A tummy-tuck is a good way to not only cut away the extra skin, but also to re-align those muscles into their proper pre-pregnancy shape.  This can help not only with a nice cosmetic outcome, but also with posture and strength.
Navin K. Singh, MD

Washington DC Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck After C-Sections

In my Raleigh, North Carolina Plastic Surgery Practice the majority of the patients I see for tummy tucks are moms. Many women, after one or more pregnancies, will have changes in both the abdominal soft tissues (skin and fat) and the abdominal wall. This usually consists of loose, flaccid skin with (but sometimes without) stretchmarks, and outward bulging of the abdominal wall, especially below the belly button. These changes occur in response to both mechanical expansion of the abdomen by... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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If you are close to your ideal weight, seriously consider a tummy tuck.

Your previous C-sections should not pose any significant problems with a tummy tuck. The previous C-section scar, if it is horizontal will be removed. And, if you have a vertical scar, in all likelihood this will be removed as well. The tummy tuck is truly designed to correct the changes that pregnancies have had on the abdominal wall, whether you not you have had your children by C-section. The components of the operation: repair of muscle separation, thinning out the fat layer, and... more
David B. Reath, MD

Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

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Four Sure!

There is probably no better reason for a tummy tuck than four previous pregnancies, whether delivered by C-Section or vaginally. The beauty of the procedure is that your old C-Section scar, which is possibly indented if it has been used 4 times, can most likely be repaired by the Tummy Tuck, since the incision for the tummy tuck is basically an extended lower pelvic incision. In all likelihood, there is also some laxity of the abdominal muscles, which can be repaired and tightened by the... more
Athleo Louis Cambre, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after Multiple C-Sections

There is no reason that having any number of c-sections should be a contraindication to tummy tuck surgery. Many women with c-section scars are dissatisfied with the appearance of their post-pregnancy abdomen because of the fact that the tight c-section scar can accentuate the loose, saggy skin and soft tissue that hang over the scar. These women are delighted to find out that the tummy tuck will remove the unsatisfactory c-section scar and replace it with a well-contoured,... more
Mia E. Skourtis, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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No reason not to have a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) after 4 C-sections.

Many women have abdominoplasties after C sections.  The total number makes no difference.  The scar resulting from these deliveries is removed with the skin and fat of the tummy tuck. 
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Multiple c-sections does not mean you can't have a tummy tuck

You have earned that tummy tuck, so go for it!  You'll enjoy a flatter, tighter belly after the loose skin is removed and the muscles are tightened.
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after C-sections

There is no reason why having multiple C-sections would influence your tummy tuck. I would recommend waiting a minimum of 6 months after having given birth via a C-section before contemplating a tummy tuck. In fact, after 4 pregnancies, you may benefit tremendously from a tummy tuck! The C-section scar is typically a low lying, horizontal scar which is incorporated in the skin that is removed in a tummy tuck, usually improving the scar as the end result.
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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You've earned your tummy tuck!

A tummy tuck can most actually be performed after multiple C-sections. Discuss with your surgeon the techniques that he or she plans to use for the abdominoplasty. In my practice with patients who have had multiple C-sections, I placed the scar below the C-section scar in a low pubic position. I then elevate the skin and soft tissue taking great care to remove all the underlying scar tissue from the C-sections as well. The muscles are assessed at this time and are prepared if necessary.... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Tummy Tuck after c-sections

Usually the fact that you've had 4 c-sections does not preclude having a tummy tuck unless you've had some major problems like infection or skin healing problems and even these will usually successfully respond to tummy tuck. A consultation with a surgeon will let you know if you're a good candidate for a tummy tuck and what you can expect from it.
Deason Dunagan, MD

Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after c-sections

Certainly you can have a tummy tuck after 4 c-sections. Many times you can also remove the old scar and keep the tummy tuck incision very low.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after C section

There is no reason NOT to have Tummy Tuck after C section. In fact, your stomach will look much better after abdominoplasty. Timing is important, wait atleast 6 months after the C section before considering a Tummy Tuck . Also, consider the care of the child after surgery, the level of activity. But after all, you will love your new you.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Can I have a tummy tuck after having had 4 c-sections?

Hi there- There is no reason why you should not be able to pursue body contouring improvement after having had c-sections. In fact, pregnancy and c-section scars are the most common reasons patients pursue tummy tuck surgery. Please read the following, which will help you understand the procedure from a patient's perspective: http://www.realself.com/review/orlando-tummy-tuck-orlando-mommy-makeover-dont-wait-do
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Multiple C-sections then a tummy tuck

The changes caused by pregnancy often lead to the need for a tummy tuck, whether or not the deliveries were by C-section. The more pregnancies, the more the tummy has been trhough. Good news is that if the C-section scar (hopefully they went through the same one each time) is on a good low position then it can be used for the tummy tuck also, just extended on each side.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty after c-sections

No, in fact you may be able to experience significant improvement in your overall abdominal appearance. Discuss your options with a plastic surgeons to make sure that you are otherwise an excellent candidate and have reasonable expectations. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck can be carried out after four c-sections

Absolutely. In themselves C-sections are NOT a contraindication to having a Tummy Tuck. As a matter of fact the extent and potential for improvement in a woman whose body was changed by 4 full term pregnancies is tremendous. A Tummy Tuck will not only flatten your tummy. It would narrow your waist, remove all the stretch marks below your belly button, lift any sagging privates (Mons pubis) and depending on the tummy tuck technique used, (if a High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty is done),... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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C-Sections and Tummy Tucks

I'd almost go so far as to say having had a c-section is a reason to have a tummy tuck. After four, you can be fairly certain your abdominal wall is lax, and you either have 1/2 of the horizontal scar, or might have a vertical scar. In either case, if you are in good health, a tummy tuck can significantly improve your abdominal contour. Please have a look at the last patient in my video to see how her abdominal contour changed and the benefit of scar reorientation. Best regards, Dr.B more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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