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Should I Get a Tummy Tuck at 22?

asked 9 months ago by Mellie562 in Norwalk, CA
Latest answer by Laurence Weider, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, after pregnancy, candidate

I had my son april of 2010 since then i've lost a lot of weight my stomach sags a lot I'm full of stretch marks and when I workout my stomach bloats really bad. Mr doctor said I stretched so much since I have a short torso. Not only has it effected my self esteem but also my sex life with my husband. I'm embarrasses to let him see me with out clothing. My breast have also lost the fullness on top so my nipples show so I have to wear very covered up clothing.

11 answers to Should I Get a Tummy Tuck at 22?

Timing of a tummy tuck

If you are planning to have more children in the near future you may want to hold off on having a tummy tuck right now. Although you can become pregnant after a tummy tuck, the pregnancy will stretch out your skin and potentially leave you with more loose skin; which could require a second surgery to correct. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to see what your best surgical options are for now. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

Surgery at 22

You're pretty young to have surgery though I undestand what you are saying about the changes in your body. Maybe your husband doesn't feel the same way. You should talk to him about how you feel. Try to put off the surgery, at least on your tummy, until you finished having your kids.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

Tummy tuck at 22

The bigger issue than your age is whether or not you are planning on having more children. If you are, you should wait before having a tummy tuck as your results would be compromised by future pregnancy. A breast augmentation would restore the fullness to the upper part of your breasts. The combination of these two procedures is often called a Mommy Makeover. If you are planning to have more children, then I think it would be reasonable to have the breast augmentation... more

Laurence Weider, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck at 22,mommy make-over

A tummy tuck is done to remove excess skin, usually as a result of pregancy and/or weight loss. This also affects the breast size, fullness and sag. Both opf these areas can be corrected with what's called a mommy makeover. Ones body can usually be changed quite dramatically, These I perform usually as an outpatient and the recovery is about two to three weeks. Unfortunately, the only weay to remove excess skin is to remove it!

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Too young for tummy tuck?

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and breast augmentation would be an answer to your excess skin on your abdomen and loss of upper pole fullness from your breast. The bigger question is are you planning on having more children in the future. If you area, hold off on surgery for now.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Should I Get a Tummy Tuck at 22?

Dear Mellie562, A tummy tuck and breast lift (aka. Mommy Makeover) are excellent ways to tighten and reshape your body after having kids. In general, I would suggest waiting until you are finished having children before undergoing these procedures, so that the results are not lost. If you are having significant concerns about the appearance of your body now, I would suggest discussing your feelings with your husband. In some circumstances, a tummy tuck may be worth considering... more

Larry Fan, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

You should wait until you are done with having kids

Two issues here. Above all else, I would wait until you are done with kids. But second and more worrisome is how this might affect your relationship with your husband, which may be more impacted by how you feel than how you look! As most husbands say to me, they would rather be with a confident woman with a few flaws then with a self-conscious supermodel that dresses in the dark!

John J. Corey, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck at 22

Age is not the issue. The question is whether or not you think you will have another child. If you are certain that is the case, then I think it is okay to proceed with the surgery. Abdominoplasty is a very gratifying operation with excellent and long lasting results. Having a child after an abdominoplasty is not dangerous, it will just ruin the results. If you are not certain about additional children, then it is best to wait.

Robert M. Jensen, MD
Medford Plastic Surgeon

Age for tummy tuck

In your situation, having had only one child, I would suggest waiting on the tummy tuck/breast surgery if at all possible. If you're not planning on having children in the near future then proceeding with the surgery should be considered, given that it will significantly improve your quality of life (based on what you have described). Obviously taking this route may mean that further surgery may be required after you're done with pregnancies. You will find that in the... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Tummy Tuck at age 22

These are good questions, and nobody can decide for you, as you know. Cosmetic surgery is always a personal and individualized decision based on your unique situation. My recommendation, and probably that of most plastic surgeons like my esteemed colleague Dr. Ronald Schuster, is to wait until you are beyond your childbearing years before having abdominoplasty. Perhaps a minimal procedure to remove some skin is a possibility if you are desperate. Consult with a... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Is 22 too young for tummy tuck

2 main issues. are you done having children, if not, hold off on the tummy tuck until you are done. secondly, discuss with your husband your feelings, and how it is affected your relationship. together decide if it is time for a consult.