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Can I Have a Tummy Tuck or Lipo 4 Months After my C-section?
I had my c-section on february 2010. I am not currenly working and I would like to use the time to have a tumy-tuck or a liposection. I don't know if I already healed from the c-section or If I should wait more time. I already back to my before pregnant weigh, but have somefat on my belly.
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Tummy tuck after C-section timing
I would not recommend having the tummy tuck while you are on a maternity leave. It takes more time to recovery from the pregnancy and birth and for your body to snap back. Many women have low hematocrits after childbirth and they need to recover such that their blood values are appropriate. Also, please note that, if you are planning to have more children, you may need revisional surgery after additional pregnancies. Congratulations on your new arrival.
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Timing of Tummy Tuck after C-section
Hi there-
Often in plastic surgery, I find there is a difference between what would be POSSIBLE, and what is in the patient's best interests...
Would it be possible for you to safely have your tummy tuck 4 months after a c-section? Probably...
Do I think that this is a good plan if the goal is for you to also achieve the very best outcome possible? Unless you are an extraordinarily rapid healer, I would say no.
Of course, the only way to know exactly and accurately what I
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Tummy Tuck after C Section
The short answer is yes go ahead with tummy tuck or lipo.
The longer answer involves some questions first: is this your last child? If yes, go ahead. If no, might want to wait on tummy tuck. Although I have seen patients get pregnant after tummy tuck. Stretch marks and excess skin? If yes, tummy tuck best answer. If no, maybe lipo.
For others considering this question generally speaking I like to see women back to with 10-15% of pre preg weight. And I want my patients to be at...
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Tummy tuck, Abdominoplasty
If you have returned to your pre-pregnancy weight, you could have your tummy tuck any time. The only possible negative would be if you lost weight after your procedure, you may end up with more loose skin. I normally do liposuction with no additional charge to the patient at the time of the tummy tuck if the excess fat is anywhere on the tummy.
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Tummy tuck after c-section
You should probably wait about 6 months to a year after a c-section before undrgoing a tummy tuck. You want to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight and certainly want all the swelling from the c-section to dissipate.
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Liposuction or a tummy tuck should be done 8 months or more after a c-section.
Though is can be done sooner, you may not get the results to be as good as if you wait longer. The skin should be mobile and not firm by that time.
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Tummy Tuck after Pregnancy
Yes, you should be fine for surgery. However, just like any elective procedure, the most important thing is to make sure that you are in good medical condition prior to having surgery. Also, with tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, you really should not lift anything heavy for about a month after surgery while you are healing. So, it would be important that you have someone who can help take care of your newborn as well. Good luck with your procedure.
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Timing of tummy tuck after C-section
The most important thing is to be at a healthy, stable lifestyle and weight before body-contouring procedures. It is great that you have lost all of your pre-pregnancy weight. Ask yourself if you are also at your optimal fitness as far as exercise and activity. muscle toning, and habits are concerned.
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Tummy tuck 4 months after delivery is too soon
Even though the timing might seem convenient, as the other doctors have said, you should wait at lease 6 months, preferably longer, before having surgery after delivery. The tissues need that time to maximally recover from the stretching of pregnancy. It is more likely that you will need a tummy tuck if you want the tightest flattest tummy that you can have and this is a big operation, not one to be taken lightly. Also, make sure that you are done having kids before doing this....
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Tummy Tuck After C-Section Delivery
I like to see the "baby fat" mostly gone, and the patient close to her pre-pregnancy weight. I have seen active and athletic individuals ready for surgery in as little as 3 months after delivery.
While there may be some swelling and maturation of the actual C-section scar over the course of a year, it does not change what I do in surgery as that entire area is going to be removed and "tucked" anyway.
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Tummy tuck or lipo 4 months after c-section
Easy answer TOO SOON! I recommend you wait at least 6 months for healing and decrease your weight. Than go see 3 boarded plastic surgeons in your area.
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Timing of a tummy tuck after childbirth
I recommend that mothers get to their prepregnancy weight (or very close to this weight) before proceeding with a tummy tuck. I recommend checking with your OB/GYN surgeon to make sure they are aware of your desire to have a tummy tuck and that they approve the surgery. You should be finished having children before proceeding with a tummy tuck. In general, it takes a minimum of 6 months and usually longer to get back to your prepregnancy weight.
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Ideal Timing of Tummy Tuck after C-Section
A Tummy Tuck is not a minor operation. For best results, it should be done at the best time. At this period in your life, the tissues are still swollen and not as responsive as they will be at 8-12 months after your C-section. More importantly, this is a very important time in the bonding between you and your baby. The child's development depends on the interaction between him/her and the mother.
If you completed your family and are done breast feeding, I would suggest having your Tummy Tuck...
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Tummy tuck after C-section
I would definitely advise waiting prior to any surgery on your abdomen. Your abdominal swelling is going to continue to come down for the next several months, and you may continue to lose weight for another six months or more. I generally advise patients to wait until they are about a year out from giving birth prior to undergoing any cosmetic surgery on the abdomen, as you'll be surprised by how much your body tries to get back to "normal". Good luck, /nsn.
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