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Would It Be Safe for Me to Have a Tummy Tuck After 2 C-sections?

asked 1 year ago by 9216anon in scotland
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: c-section

i have had twins and a son, all born by c-section. I had both cuts along the bikini line (hip to hip). Is it safe for me to have a tummy tuck as i had my last c-section 3 yrs ago and the twins c-section 5 yrs ago?? the last one i did develope an infection which was treated with anti-biotics. im 29 yrs old and have no health issues to note.

3 answers to Would It Be Safe for Me to Have a Tummy Tuck After 2 C-sections?

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A Tummy Tuck After C-Section

As a healthy young mother of three, you are the ideal candidate for a tummy tuck - especially since you have already undergone two C-sections.  You already have half of the scar - which is the biggest barrier for most women considering a tummy tuck.  Choose a board certified plastic surgeon and in an accredited facility or office OR.  It can be a wonderful operation to help restore you body to its pre-pregnancy appearance. Best of luck Vincent Marin, MD,... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) after c-section

In many instances a tummy tuck is used partially as a method to revise or improve unsightly scars from a c-section.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck is quite safe after C-section

The two most common 'causes' for tummy tuck are pregnancy and weight loss, and tummy tuck has proven to be very safe for both. Infection along a low c-section scar will often result in tethering of the scar to the abdominal muscles producing a fold above the c-section scar. The c-section scar can be released and revised as the tummy tuck is completed restoring a smooth abdominal contour. It is unlikely for the infection to recur and you should do well. Best of luck... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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