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Getting a Tummy Tuck 3 Weeks Pregnant?

asked 6 months ago by V2012 in Scottsdale, az
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 109 times
Tags: candidate, pre-op, pregnancy

I just found out I am 3 weeks pregnant and have a tummy tuck scheduled for this week (that has been scheduled for 3 months now). Will my PS still operate if I chose not to go through with the pregnancy?

7 answers to Getting a Tummy Tuck 3 Weeks Pregnant?

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Pregnancy and tummy tuck

If you are pregnant and want to termiante the pregnancy, that is a personal choice. I would delay surgery until that is settled.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Unexpected Pregnancy Before Planned Tummy Tuck

No matter how carefully we plan our lives it is amazing how often life throws curve balls. This pregnancy sounds like one of those unexpected events that you will need to take time for. Make sure you have thought carefully about whether you will keep the pregnancy and whether you plan to have other children. You can get a tummy tuck after this is resolved clearly. You do not need to stick to your plans when some important event has intervened. more
Mary Lee Peters, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Cosmetic surgery and pregnancy

My opinion is that you postpone surgery until you have had enough time to think about what choice you want to make about your pregnancy. Don't make a hasty decision. Sleep on it and call your plastic surgeon to discuss. He/she will and should understand if you need to postpone or reschedule.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck if Pregnant?

Thank you for the question. I am not aware of the specific laws in Arizona but If you were to “terminate” the pregnancy and have made a decision not to have any further pregnancies then it is possible that your plastic surgeon will proceed with the surgery as planned. It may be that you still have a lot of thinking to do; if so it would be best to postpone your tummy tuck surgery. Best wishes. see video
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Pregnant Tummy Tuck

You should advise your surgeon immediately that you are pregnant and postpone the surgery. No surgeon or anesthesiologist would recommend that you have an elective procedure at this time due to the inherent risks to the fetus, as well as the fact that the procedure is really irrelevant at this time if you are going to carry the pregnancy to term.
Donald Griffin, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck when pregnant

In my opinion you should absolutely hold off on the surgery. Your surgeon should understand. It is not ideal to have a tummy tuck if you are not finished having children nor is it ideal to undergo anesthesia while pregnant since there is some added risk. Good luck with the pregnancy!
Tiffany McCormack, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryrenotahoe.com

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Pregnant & Tummy Tuck

It sounds like you should figure out what to do with your pregnancy without worrying about your upcoming tummy tuck. Tell your surgeon that you are pregnant and need to think through things before jumping into surgery. Your surgeon should understand.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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