Can you have a baby after a tummy tuck?

I happen to do a lot of tummy tucks in my practice and I've had several women get pregnant afterwards.  The baby's have all been fine and I have NEVER needed to touch anybody up. 

I will admit that during the pregnancy they seem to carry a little higher in the abdomen, but when all is said and done they still look great a year after the baby is born. I had one woman ask for liposuction in the flank area, but that has nothing to do with the tummy tuck - that's just a little baby fat left over after the fact.

In my opinion there is nothing better than having kids.  Enjoy your pregnancy!  Enjoy your family!

Hi there,
Yes, of course you can have a baby after your tummy tuck surgery but it'll be best to wait for at least 12-18 months post op so that there is sufficient time for all healing and scarring to mature and for your abdominal wall reconstruction and surgical wound to be strong enough to withstand the increased intra-abdominal pressures from your pregnancy.
However, you'll need to be realistic that while having a baby after tummy tuck is always possible, there is possibility that all the good work achieved through your tummy tuck surgery may get "stretched" again and thus "spoiling" the good surgical effects from your surgery. Depending on your tummy tuck approach, the other consideration is that your abdominal wall will be significantly tighter due to the plication of the rectus sheath in a full tummy tuck or radical abdominoplasty procedure ( vs mini-tummy tuck where only skin below the belly button is resected without correction of the separation of your rectus muscle), there is a higher chance that you may require caesarian section as a result.
In any case, you'll be best guided by your plastic surgeon leading up to your tummy tuck surgery and be prepared for the potential implications involved in being pregnant after your procedure in time ahead.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes
Ellis Choy

Having a baby after a tummy tuck is possible, but there are important considerations. Ideally, it's recommended to complete your family before undergoing a tummy tuck, as pregnancy post-surgery can alter the results. However, life circumstances can change, and pregnancy after a tummy tuck is certainly not impossible.

Regarding the timing, there's no fixed period to wait after the surgery before planning another baby, but allowing your body to fully heal is crucial. This typically means waiting at least a year, ensuring your body has recovered from the surgery and is ready to handle the physical demands of a pregnancy.

If you're considering another pregnancy in the future, discuss this with your surgeon during the consultation. They can tailor the procedure with this possibility in mind, offering the best advice for your specific situation. Remember, your health and safety, as well as maintaining the results of the surgery, are important factors to consider in your decision.