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C-Section After Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by TTmommy in Hamilton, NJ
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
Question viewed 783 times
Tags: c-section, pregnancy

I had a WONDERFULL TUMMY TUCK 15 YEARS AGO.And i just had a baby last year.I had a vaginal birth and had no complications from TT, except things were a bit tight and I carried high.But now with this pregnancy Ihave to have a C-section due to placenta previa. I'm so scared!Will it be difficult because of my TT?Have no idea if the muscels were sown together, and Doc is out of practice, now.Can't find any info on C-section after Tummy Tuck, help! Hope to hv a new TT when this is all over.

12 answers to C-Section After Tummy Tuck?

C-Section after Tummy Tuck

It is recommended that you contact your plastic surgeon and get his operative notes at the very least. Probably you will want to have the plastic surgeon interface with the ObGyn to make sure they are both clear on exactly what procedure was done for you when you had your tummy tuck. Chances are you will not have a problem, but if something special was done, i.e. mesh repair for example, this might make it difficult for the ObGyn, and you might want to have the plastic surgeon... more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

Tummy Tuck - C-Section After Tummy Tuck?

Ideally, you would be able to obtain the medical records so that your GYN can see exactly what was done during your TT. The truth, though, is that (1) it may be a little harder to get through the tissues since you undoubtedly have some scar tissue and possibly sutures pulling things (ie, muscle) together and (2) GYNs are very good at getting through whatever they need to in order to get your baby out safely and quickly. And my guess is that whatever has been left behind by your... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

C section after tummy tuck

There's no problem with having a C section after your tummy tuck. The same incision should be used and exposure will be easy because they can actually extend their skin incision a little bit more than usual since you already have a scar. They'll not be doing a tummy tuck though, just your cesarean and your skin may not retract as well as it did years ago. This may be something to consider...

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.DoctorMeade.com

C-section after TT

You should not be worried about your upcoming c-section in view of your past TT. Discuss it with your OB. Most likely he/she can make an incision along your abdominoplasty scar and you won't get an additional scar. At the time of your TT your muscles were sewn together vertically down the midline. Typically in a c-section the muscles are cut horizontally and repaired at the end of the delivery. Ask your OB about how he/she plans to do it. You... more

Lori H. Saltz, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.ljcsc.com

C-section after a tummy tuck

Despite your prior tummy tuck, a planned C-section will not be problem for your OB at the time you are due. You may wish to discuss your concerns with your OB so you can anticipate the incision used. Most will us a low transverse incision called a phanenstiel incision which can be approached through the tummy tuck scar, though based on your photo the usual incision would be placed a bit lower. Also some will choose a low mid-line incision if they need the 'room' or exposure for a... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

C-Section After Tummy Tuck?

Should be no issue for your OB/GYN. But if you want have a PS in attending the C-section. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

C-Section after tummy tuck

Generally speaking, your gynecologist should be able to proceed with very little change in technique from a typical c-section other than a slightly higher Pfannenstiel incision in the abdominoplasty scar./

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

C-section after tummy tuck

Though not ideal to have a tummy tuck before pregnancy, it is certainly okay to have a c-section after a tummy tuck. More than likely your muscles were plicated in the midline. Good luck!

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

C Section after Tummy Tuck is Not a Problem

There is no reason to be concerned about having a C-section after previously having had a tummy tuck. The obstetrician can use your previous TT scar for her/his incision. You will probably wish to have a repeat TT as you mentioned after your last pregnancy.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

C section surgery after a TT

Congrats on your upcoming baby ! Its likely that the contouring improvements you gained from TT surgery will be lost after your pregnancy- but these issues can be addressed 12-16 months post partum. Your OB will likely do a typical Cesarean approach using a low pelvic scar. The fact that you have had a TT should not complicate this important operation.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck

A c-section at this time, following a tummy tuck, should not be a problem for you. The question is where they will place the scar. It is likely to be lower than you abdominoplasty scar.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

C-Section after a tummy tuck

You should be OK with a C-section. While it is hard to know if you will need a tummy tuck in the future, it would be best to just wait a year after your C-section and see how things look. Most obstetricians do a fine job of closing the C-section incision so it is likely that you will look the same.