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Hate My Post Pregnancy Belly

It has been nearly 9 months since i gave birth. i hate my belly and really wish it'd go back down. do plastic surgeons have rules of thumb on when it's appropriate to say a belly is permanent after pregnancy and suitable for a procedure like tummy tuck + lipo?

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When to have a tummy tuck

Stretched abdominal muscles and skin never goes back to original after a pregnancy. Here is my recommendation: 1. Complete your family. 2. Six months after your last child have a tummy tuck and claim back your pre-pregnancy body. That is... more

Post pregancy belly blues

Pregnancy does change the body permanently. However, there is hope! A tummy tuck is often the best procedure to restore a more attractive shape. Typically, this can be done once your body has reached a post pregnancy plateau. You will also do better if you are on a reasonable diet and are fairly active. Make sure your surgeon is board certified and has done many tummy tucks. Experience matters.

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Tummy be gone: Post pregnancy tummy contouring

There is no exact time frame when it would be best to proceed with a tummy tuck + lipo procedure. However, you ideally want to be done with having kids before considering definitive abdominal contouring. A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. A tummy tuck can be an effective tool for shaping and sculpting the body for better body appearance and improved self esteem. Sometimes no amount of diet and exercise can... more

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Should wait 6 months after preganncy to do a Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck can tighten the muscles, Remove the excess skin, get rid of stretch marks and reduce the waistline. For best result, in our practice we wait for six months after pregnancy before operating on a patient. Also, for best result, you should be close to your ideal weight. Hope this is helpful.

Surgery

If you are at the weight you are comfortable at, then 9 months is plenty of time since your last pregnancy and you can proceed with your surgery. Any residual that you have from the spreading of the abdominal muscles will need surgical correction.

The Timing of Surgery Following Pregnancy is Very Important: Read More Here

Significant changes occur in a women’s body following pregnancy. Many of these changes are irreversible and require surgical intervention to correct. After pregnancy, women note changes in their breasts, abdomen, and fat accumulations in their hips and thighs. The abdomen seems to be an area of particular concern for most women. After pregnancy, women will typically diet and exercise to improve this problem area. Despite their best efforts, they are often left with loose, saggy abdominal... more

Surgery post pregnancy

The biggest question is whether you are finished having children. If you have concluded that you are then you can find a Board Certified plastic surgeon who will discuss your options with you. A lot of surgeons will do it around the 3 month point, depending on your body weight: If you gained a lot of weight during your pregnancy then you will want to get back to a healthy body weight first. Talk to your surgeon about your expectations to see if this is the right procedure... more

Wait a Year to Fix Your Post Pregnancy Belly

Thank you for your question. Your body goes through many changes after pregnancy. Weight loss is difficult until you are finished nursing. Dieting and exercise will help but loose belly skin that has been stretched by pregnancy often needs to be removed with a Tummy Tuck to regain a flat pre pregnancy tummy. Timing depends on the condition of your tummy but general guidelines are to wait to have a Tummy Tuck until: You are finished Breast Feeding Have returned to close... more

When to consider a tummy tuck after pregnancy.

Thank you for your question. I think the responses to your question will help other people make a similar decision. There is no 100% right answer about when to proceed with tummy tuck after childbearing. As a general rule I like to see my patients get back to the weight that they're comfortable with. I think it's also best to to be at a stable weight. It makes sense not to rush in right after pregnancy because it takes a number of months for the uterus to... more

Recommend waiting six months following your pregnancy

Your abdominal skin and muscles will be stretched by your pregnancy. Over a period of time in the order of six months to nine months, the loose tissues will gradually contract back down to a certain extent. How much they shrink down depends alot on the individual. Exercises will also help. But after six to nine months, if you still feel that you have alot of loose skin and you do not plan on having any more children, you might consider a tummy tuck procedure to help... more

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