Is It a Bad Idea to Have a Tummy Tuck in Your 20s?

Could be too young, depending on what your future holds.  If there is a chance that you may have more children soon, then you are better off waiting until you are finished with childbearing.  There is no doubt that you would benefit greatly from a full tummy tuck.  If you don't know when you might have more children, you may get many good years out of a tummy tuck done now.  There are no real concerns regarding your ability to have a full term pregnancy after a tummy tuck.  Your tissues will be able to stretch out for a new baby.  Good luck!

Being in your 20's is not a reason to avoid a tummy-tuck.  There are many great options that might help someone your age that can provide excellent cosmetic improvement without a full tummy-tuck.  For many of my patients in your age group, I will combine SmartLipo laser liposuction with a mini tummy-tuck (sometimes referred to as a Lipo-abdominoplasty)  which does not involve tightening the abdominal muscles.   This procedure provides excellent improvement without the higher cost and downtime of a traditional abdominoplasty.   Body sculpting with  SmartLipo Triplex provides excellent fat removal and better skin-tightening than traditional liposuction,  and if you have too much loose skin for SmartLipo Triplex alone, the modified tummy-tuck can provide the additional skin tightening with a shorter incision, quicker recovery, and may be a good alternative for you at this time. This is an out-patient procedure that can be done under local anesthesia, and would not preclude you from having additional body-contouring in the future should you decide to have more children.  I would recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in laser liposuction and body-contouring.  Your result will be highly dependent on the qualifications of your plastic surgeon.

IF you have no immediate plans in the next 10 years to have children, a tummy tuck is an option. Based on the fullnes above your umbilicus, it is my impression that you will require a full tummy tuck. OF course, a surgeon could determine the best procedure for you after performing a history and physical examination and reviewing your goals and options.