I am 26, I had gastric bypass surgery and am now at my goal weight and would like to get a Tummy Tuck.My question is, I haven't had any kids yet, but plan to in the future, would getting a Tummy Tuck before kids kind of be redundant? Since pregnancy can cause more skin down the road, stretch marks, etc? Thanks for your time.
Answer: Tummy tuck in weight loss patient anticipating pregnancy My esteemed colleagues have poiinted out that TT prior to pregnancy may need to aspects of it redone after pregnancy. They are entirely correct.However, it is a lot to request that women run around with a pannus (hanging skin) until they are all done with having children. Most patients won't tolerate that degree of disfigurement for a long period of time.There is a compromise: remove the extra skin (panniculectomy) but don't do a tightening of the deep layer (fascia) or relocate the belly button (umbilicus) until after pregnancy.That way patients can look reasonable after their massive weight loss but still have an uncomplicated childbirth, but plan on getting everything, including the fascia "tightened up" after childbirth is done.
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Answer: Tummy tuck in weight loss patient anticipating pregnancy My esteemed colleagues have poiinted out that TT prior to pregnancy may need to aspects of it redone after pregnancy. They are entirely correct.However, it is a lot to request that women run around with a pannus (hanging skin) until they are all done with having children. Most patients won't tolerate that degree of disfigurement for a long period of time.There is a compromise: remove the extra skin (panniculectomy) but don't do a tightening of the deep layer (fascia) or relocate the belly button (umbilicus) until after pregnancy.That way patients can look reasonable after their massive weight loss but still have an uncomplicated childbirth, but plan on getting everything, including the fascia "tightened up" after childbirth is done.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss but Before Childbearing Thank you for your question regarding a tummy tuck after your gastric bypass surgery but before you’ve had children. Based on your situation, if you’re not planning to get pregnant within the next year or so, it makes sense to go ahead with your tummy tuck if you feel ready and want to improve your appearance now.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss but Before Childbearing Thank you for your question regarding a tummy tuck after your gastric bypass surgery but before you’ve had children. Based on your situation, if you’re not planning to get pregnant within the next year or so, it makes sense to go ahead with your tummy tuck if you feel ready and want to improve your appearance now.
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August 6, 2014
Answer: Pregnancy after tummy tuck? Thank you for your post. You certainly can have a baby after tummy tuck. In a tummy tuck, we are putting your body back together similiar to what you were like before you were pregnant. Your muscle tension, your skin and your fat contours are adjusted. Once you are fully healed from your surgery, your body is just as able to accept a pregnancy as it was before your first pregnancy. However, if your belly area stretched after your first pregnancy, then you are likely to stretch again after your next pregnancy. Most surgeons recommend to have a tummy tuck after you are finished having childern, however, in certain instances, such as starting to date again, or just not being happy with your post pregnancy body, then it makes sense to go ahead and have a tummy tuck. Just realize that you may need a revision later on.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD
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Answer: Pregnancy after tummy tuck? Thank you for your post. You certainly can have a baby after tummy tuck. In a tummy tuck, we are putting your body back together similiar to what you were like before you were pregnant. Your muscle tension, your skin and your fat contours are adjusted. Once you are fully healed from your surgery, your body is just as able to accept a pregnancy as it was before your first pregnancy. However, if your belly area stretched after your first pregnancy, then you are likely to stretch again after your next pregnancy. Most surgeons recommend to have a tummy tuck after you are finished having childern, however, in certain instances, such as starting to date again, or just not being happy with your post pregnancy body, then it makes sense to go ahead and have a tummy tuck. Just realize that you may need a revision later on.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD
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