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Post-C-Section, and Want To Get Rid Of My Belly. Which Form of Cosmetic Surgery Should I Use?

asked 7 months ago by GTcoodyscoops in NYC, NY
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
Question viewed 786 times
Tags: after pregnancy, c-section, comparison, options

So I am 21 years of age and a mother of a three year old. I am 5'8'' and 236 pounds. I have been trying since post pregnancy to lose the lower abdomen I received thanks to my cesarean. I am considering a Brazilian butt lift for the simple fact that I have absolutely no butt and my life's goal is to gain one. I would also have the opportunity to diminish fat in other areas. However, I am having trouble deciding which form of surgery is better for me. Should i go with the BBL or tummy tuck?

19 answers to Post-C-Section, and Want To Get Rid Of My Belly. Which Form of Cosmetic Surgery Should I Use?

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Tummy Tuck - Post-C-Section, and Want To Get Rid Of My Belly. Which Form of Cosmetic Surgery Should I Use?

What's in a name?.... I think you have to be careful is using "names of procedures" and "terms" too loosely. You have to try to figure out which procedure, or combination of procedures, will give you the best possible result and then go for that, whatever it is called. In your case, I suspect that you would have the best result if - if possible - you could lose some weight, keep it off (I know, easier said than done) and then undergoing a tummy tuck with... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Body contouring and weight loss.

The best advice is for you to decrease your overall weight prior to contemplating any cosmetic procedure. At 5'8" and 236lbs (BMI 35.7), your body weight is considered obese. Body contouring procedures at this BMI put you at significant risk for complications. Try to focus on diet, excercise, and weight loss before any cosmetic surgery procedures.
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty and liposuction is probably the best option

Before scheduling the procedure it would be advisable to make sure your weight is stable. It is always good to loose as much as you can on your own and proceed with surgical intervention. You could definitely benefit from full abdominoplasty with liposuction of abdomen and flanks and also liposuction of the back. The fat can be used for the buttocks injections to give you a desired shape.
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Cosmetic sugery after c-section

An abdominoplasty will get rid of the unwanted fold at your stomach. It would be best if you reach a lower weight. Try to get to a weight that you can maintain. I do not recommend performing Brazilian butt lifts at the same time as abdominoplasty.You need to decide which is more important to you and I would do that procedure fist.
Sheila Bond, MD

Montclair Plastic Surgeon

bondplasticsurgery.com

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Getting rid of your belly

I think a staged option in your case would be best. I think first of all you need to lose some weight so that your amount of intra-abdominal fat can be decreased to give you a better waistline. I would then perform liposuction on your abdomen and love handles, whether you inject that fat into your buttocks, that would be your choice. After waiting at least 6 months, I would then perform a tummy tuck to remove the loose skin on your abdomen and tighten your abdominal muscles if needed. more
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Post-C-Section-Which Cosmetic Surgery Should I Use?---Neither!

First, thank you for your question but to use an old phrase, you have placed the cart before the horse. If you are done having children and are trying to regain your figure and shape, cosmetic surgery alone is not the answer. Instead, you first need to lose weight in order to be considered a good candidate for an abdominoplasty. Your current Body Mass Index is 36 which is too high and can lead to significant medical risks during surgery. By losing weight before... more
Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

www.stlcosmeticsurgery.com

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Post-C-Section, and Want To Get Rid Of My Belly. Which Form of Cosmetic Surgery Should I Use?

Based upon your so kindly posted photos I recommend weight loss before surgery. The surgery most likely would need to be a full tummy tuck with possible liposuction. seek in person evaluations from boarded PSs in your area. Regards
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Which Form of Cosmetic Surgery Should I Use AFTER Pregnacy?

Re - "am 5'8'' and 236 pounds. I have been trying since post pregnancy to lose the lower abdomen I received thanks to my cesarean. I am considering a Brazilian butt lift for the simple fact that I have absolutely no butt and my life's goal is to gain one. I would also have the opportunity to diminish fat in other areas. However, I am having trouble deciding which form of surgery is better for me. Should i go with the BBL or tummy tuck?" At... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Body contouring decisions

Young lady, I wish to give you some things to consider besides cosmesis. I calculate your BMI to be 35.9, which is obese class 2. Weight range should be 122-164 lbs. I think it would be best for your health to consider weight loss, and change of lifestyle in order to optimizee your health before considering cosmetic surgery. Only after you get your weight down to a healthy and stable level should you consider these procedures. Statistically, when BMI's get to 35... more
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss would be the best first course of action

Before you consider any cosmetic surgery, it would be in your best interest to lose a signficant amount of weight, probably at least 50 pounds or more. By doing so, you will be able to obtain a much more desirable and contoured outcome (in addition to reducing some of your surgical risks). Once you get down to a more ideal, reasonable weight, go see a board certified plastic surgeon who can provide you with appropriate recommendations for cosmetic procedures.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Post-C-Section, and Want To Get Rid Of My Belly. Which Form of Cosmetic Surgery Should I Use?Answer:

As the other doctors have correctly stated…Lose 40 lb. and then do the tummy tuck. It will really give you more of a body change and then do the butt last. By then your weight should be stable and you can then see exactly where your backside ends up after all the weight loss!!!
John J. Corey, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty after pregnancy

As others have mentioned before, you could benefit from loosing weight before considering any type of plastic surgery in order to have the best results possible. Loosing weight alone could improve your tummy. Another option is to have a TT with mesh to help you loose weight. In order to have this procedure you need to have finished bearing children. Best luck to you and I hope this helps. Dr. H
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Simple Abdominal Panniculectomy For Belly Concerns

While it would be more ideal to lose some significant before having any form of a tummy tuck, you can proceed with a simple abdominal panniculectomy at your current weight. This is essentially an amputation of the overhanging abdominal skin and fat and would provide an immediate solution to your belly concerns. Whether you have done at the same time fat injections to the buttock is a matter of personal choice.Buttock enlargement and an abdominal panniculectomy are only related by the... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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Brazilian butt lift or tummy tuck?

I think you have to sort out a couple of issues - the 2 procedures you are considering have very different goals. If you want to tighten your abdomen and get rid of loose, stretched skin, you should contemplate abdominoplasty. If you want more projection in the buttock area, a buttock lift or fat injections are an option. However, like everyone has mentioned so far, it is unlikely that a qualified plastic surgeon will consider you to be a good candidate for any... more
Michelle Spring, MD

Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty, overweight

I would want to see your weight at 180# or less before considering surgery. Also it would be best if you finish having your family before any precedures or they may have to be repeated. I frequently hear patients say the C-Section did this, but it is only a scar. It did not create any excess tissue.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

www.drdemarsmd.com

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Belly after pregnancy

You need to lose weight first and foremost then have an abdominoplasty. After prregnancy if there is a significant weight gain it needs to be reduced.
Jay M. Pensler, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy

You are a high risk for surgery. Your BMI is 35.9, puts you at a high risk for healing and blood clots. Loose the weight if you can first. Then a tummy tuck can be done with dermis fat graft to the buttock and fat transfer as well
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss before tummy tuck

In order to get the best result you will have to lose the baby fat before you consider cosmetic surgery. Anything less and you are certain to be unhappy. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss first, surgery second

Based on your height, weight and photographs, you need to lost at least 40-50 pounds before even considering plastic surgery. If you are able to lose enough weight, you may be a candidate for a circumferential tummy tuck which includes a butt lift and soft of this tissue can be used to augment your buttocks. Getting your BMI (body mass index) below 30 should significantly decrease your risks for bleeding, infection, seromas, delayed healing and blood clots which can be severe... more
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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