Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Long Should I Wait for a Tummy Tuck After Having a C Section?
Im having a C section in one week, and I wanted to know how long do I have to wait for a full tummy tuck, or if it's even possible to have one?
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Melissa1231
in Whittier, CA
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How Long Should I Wait for a Tummy Tuck After Having a C Section?
Dear Melissa1231,
A tummy tuck is certainly possible following Caesarean section. I would advise waiting at least 6-12 months after your Caesarean section before having the tummy tuck to allow your body to recover from the pregnancy and to lose the extra weight gained.
As an aside, women occasionally choose to have a mini or full tummy tuck at the same time as their Caesarean section. I generally do not recommend this as the results are not as optimal and the risks are somewhat...
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Tummy Tuck San Diego
After your C-section, you will have a new human being that needs 100% of your attention. For this reason, I would delay tummy tuck until you feel comfortable delegating the attention your baby needs to another trusted adult. Beyond that, strongly consider delaying tummy tuck until after your last pregnancy. Six months or longer to heal from C-section also advised, in my opinion.
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C-section to TT, how long?
I like to give the body at least 6 months to recover after a c-section. Aside from the recovery your own body will need after a pregnancy and major surgery, you will have a baby to care for. You will be sleep deprived and busy the first few months. Are you going to breast feed? Wait until you are done with that. Don't be in a rush. Give yourself and your baby plenty of time.
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Tummy tuck after C- section
It is really tempting to have a tummy tuck really soon after a C-section. I really think that it's best to wait at least 6 months. This way your body will have time to recover ie the final shape of your abdomen will be evident. In addition, you will likely loose weight after the birth of your child and it's always best to be at your pre pregnancy weight before you have any abdominal plastic surgery.
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Tummy tuck after c-section in Los Angeles
Many women who have been pregnant want to get their old body back as soon after they deliver. I recommend that you wait at least 2-3 months after your deliveray in order to make sure that the size of uterus returns to normal and your adominal inflammantion subsides. You also need to wait until after you are done with breast feeding since you can not get anesthetics if you are breast feedling.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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