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How Long Should I Wait to Consider a Mommy Makeover After Having a C Section?
I will be having my last child (#4) this year and this will also be my fourth C-Section. I want to have a Mommy Makeover when I am completely healed because I need a tummy tuck, breast lift and implants. How much time is recommended between surgeries? Also, would the surgeries be done on separate visits or all in one day? Thank you.
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CortneyStewart
in Dallas, Texas
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Mommy Makeover after delivery
I usually have my patients wait at least 3 months but breast feeding can delay surgery and how long it takes to get back to your "fighting weight" can influence the timing. As in all operations every one is different and it could be 6 months or more before you are ready. This is a judgement call with you and your doctor. I know that most patients want the procedure ASAP but I always look at what is safest for you and the best long term result. Have a blessed day!
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Mommy Makeover After C-Section
You are just the patient we see for a Mommy Makeover! Your body needs to recover after your pregnancy so you are ready to heal. Generally, 3 months should be fine for tummy surgery and liposuction, if your blood count and nutrition have returned to normal levels. If you are breast feeding, you need to wait at least 3 months after stopping so your breasts have time to return to normal in order to evaluate your size and droopiness. Your obstetrician and plastic surgeon...
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Wait six months after a C-section before mommy makeover.
Most plastic surgeons would insist upon a decent interval between childbirth elective cosmetic surgery. Six months is an often quoted time interval which seems reasonable.
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How long after a c-section can mommy makeover be performed?
6 months is plenty of time after a c-section to wait before having a tummy tuck. The breast lift portion of a mommy makeover can be performed a couple of months after you stop breast feeding. For young healthy, patients both procedures can be performed at once.
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Mommy makeover after delivery
Congrats on the new baby. The decision as to when to proceed with surgery is dependent on a lot of factors. Breast feeding is a consideration and I recommend 3 months after the completion of breast feeding before surgery. Regarding the tummy tuck, you want to be at a weight that you are comfortable with and can maintain. I like my patients to have a BMI of 25 or less. This is a common combination of procedures and one that can safely be done at one time. Best of luck with the new little one...
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Mommy makeover after last pregnancy
I generally have patients wait until they have finished breast feeding and are back on their regular menstrual cycle for at least three months before recommending surgery. This gives your body a chance to return to baseline so we know about skin excess, breast volume, etc. All of the procedures listed can be accomplished at the same setting in the hands of an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Be sure to see a comprehensive portfolio of pre- and post-op pictures...
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Planning for Mommy Makeover Surgery?
Thank you for the question.
I would suggest that you wait as long as necessary to have achieved a long-term stable weight and to give yourself at least 6 months after breast-feeding before undergoing “mommy makeover” surgery. Whether or not to have the procedures performed in one setting is a decision that will be made after in person consultation; much will depend on your health status, the duration of the planned procedures, and your chosen plastic surgeon's...
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How Long After C-Section to Have Mommy Makeover
I would wait four months or more for your C-section incision to heal and also for you to have time with your new child before having a Mommy Makeover. You need time to stabilize your weight and if breast feeding you need to wait 3-4 months after that. Pregnancy leaves you in a hypercoagulable state for 3-4 months after delivery. The operation of abdominoplasty is known to have one of the higher risks of deep venous thromboembolism, and adding breast surgery makes the surgery longer....
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How long to wait before mommy makeover
You are wise to wait until after you are finished having children before your mommy makeover, so the timing now relates to breastfeeding, and how much support you will have taking care of the children after your surgery. It is usually a good idea to wait at least 3 months after stopping breastfeeding before breast surgery. You will not be able to lift more than 5 lbs. for a few weeks after the tummy tuck so that will be a consideration too. so for most moms it is at least 6 to 12 months...
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Mommy Makeover
Congrats on your new baby! It is best to wait 6 months after childbirth for an abdominoplasty, breast lift, and implants. Another thing to consider, will you be breastfeeding? You should wait 4 to 6 months after breastfeeding for your surgery. The surgeries can all be done at the same time. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to determine your needs.
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Mommy makeover
I would say about 4 months if you are not breastfeeding and are back to a weight that is stable for you. You can do all the surgeries in one step but the recovery is greater as is the expense. In my hands to do the procedures you mention takes about 4 hours. If you are on a budget or do not have a lot of time for recovery then separate the procedure by 3 or 4 months. The breast surgery recovery is easier and many people can get back to work in 3 or 4 days after the procedure. A tummy...
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I would wait about 1 yr
Ideally you want to wait to let your stomach skin naturally retract as much as possible. this will usually take about 1 yrs time, although sometimes it can happen a bit quicker. the other concern is losing the "baby" fat. you want to ideally get back to your pre pregnancy weight if possible prior to surgery. the more weight you lose now, safely and steadily, the better your surgical result will be. weight is a real consideration as well when talking about breast...
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Wait 6 months till proceeding with your mommy makeover.
For your safety and for best results, you should wait at least 6 months after your c-section till having a mommy makeover. The allows your uterus to shrink, your hormone levels to normalize, your skin to retract some and perhaps you to lose some weight gained during pregnancy. If you are breast feeding you must wait approx 4 months till you are done that before proceeding. All surgeries can be done during one operation but if likely to be longer than 6 hours, your surgeon...
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How Long Should I Wait to Consider a Mommy Makeover After Having a C Section?
Starting with the straightforward question, yes, the breast surgery and tummy tuck are usually done in one setting.
Now, timing. You will want your surgeon to be able to assess the amount of excess tissue in the abdomen and breasts, and the amount of breast tissue compared with your size goals, so that a proper implant size is chosen.
I usually takes 4 to 6 months for the abdominal wall to shrink back to or toward normal, and only then can the...
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Giving your body time to recover before a mommy makeover
Hello. For the best results I tell my patients to wait nine months to a year after there last child before getting a mommy makeover. The reasoning for this is that the uterus needs time to return to its normal size after child birth so that your body can be corrected in its normal state. 6 months are also recommended after breast feeding. The last thing to consider is that you should be as close to your average healthy weight as possible before surgery. Good luck and...
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Mommy makeover after C-section
Congratulations on your new baby. I hope all goes smoothly.
Here's what you need to know about your Mommy Makeover with tummy tuck, breast lift and implants:
• wait at least six months after your baby is born,
• you'll 4 weeks of full time help with children and housework.
• your Mommy Make Over can be done all in one session. The longer surgery increases the risk of blood clots.
• Consider two operations if you smoke, are over-weight, have other risk...
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Timing of mommy makeover after C-section
Congratulations and good luck on your pregnancy! There are many factors to consider before moving forward with a mommy makeover surgery. You will want to be near your goal weight after pregnancy and if you are breast feeding, you want to wait at least 3-6 months after your are finished. Your body will be going through many changes after pregnancy and with breast feeding and you want these to be stable prior to any surgery. This is often at least 6 months after...
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Mommy makeover after pregnancy
Thanks four inquiry and good luck with your pregnancy. I would consider several things before deciding to have surgery. First, you need to set a goal weight and be within ten pounds of it prior to surgery. Secondly, you will not be able to lift the baby for several weeks after surgery. Finally, if you are breast feeding you, I would like you to have stopped for at least three months, but six months is better so you can best determine implant...
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Mommy Makeover after C-section
In general, you should wait about 6 months after C-section before having a Mommy Makeover. The specific timing can also related to your weight and whether you are breast feeding. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon can help you determine when it is best to have your Mommy Makeover.
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How Long Should I Wait to Consider a Mommy Makeover After Having a C Section?
I do not know if you are feeding your child, you need wait at list 9 month after breastfeeding, because the hormones.
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After pregnancy when can I have a mommy makeover?
Thank you for your questions and congratulations on number four.
Generally you wish to consider mommy makeover after the uterus has returned to its pre pregnancy size and you have returned to what you consider your baseline weight. The uterus is generally back to base line between 3 to 6 months after surgery and can easily be evaluated by your gynecologist.
It is common to include both breast and abdominal surgery at the same time. It is the most common combination that I...
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Mommy Makeover After C Section
Thank you for the question. It recommendable that you allow at least 3 months from your c section to allow for healing and for the uterus to have a chance to shrink back to pre-pregnancy size. Your abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and mastopexy (lift) with implants can be safely done under the same anesthetic. Most of us prefer 6 hours as the limit of time under anesthesia for elective surgery which should be enough time to accomplish your mommy makeover.
I hope this helps. Best wishes.
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Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, and Breast Lift
Your general health status will determine whether all of those surgeries can be perfomed. A tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and a full breast lift would take me 3 to 3.5 hours, which is not a long time for general anesthesia. I would wait at least 3 months following your C-section. Good luck.
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