Can I get an abortion right after tummy tuck?

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I had mommy makeover 21 days ago. Since the day of my surgery I’ve been bleeding, and spotting dark blood .So two days ago I’ve been feeling sick and spitting so I decide to take a pregnancy test and it’s positive. I don’t want any more kids is it safe to have a regular abortion?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If you are not experiencing any issues from your tummy tuck you should be able to proceed with terminating your pregnancy.  Your situation is surprising however, as many have also mentioned, that pregnancy screening is a standard practice prior to surgery.  I recommend discussing the situation with your surgeon and OB/Gyn.

James H. Rogers, MD · Answer

At three weeks after surgery, assuming you have had no complications , it should be safe to terminate your pregnancy. We perform pregnancy tests on all patients the day of surgery in hopes of avoiding this unfortunate situation. This is not always foolproof, however.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about the difficult situation you are in.  It is likely that you will be able to proceed safely; specific advice (and timing of the procedure) would be best determined by your plastic surgeon and GYN working together.   Best wishes.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This depends upon the nature of the abortion, the postoperative course, the point during the pregnancy, the relative weight gain, etc.  This must be evaluated on an individual basis by your OB/GYN and your plastic surgeon.Report
I will not perform an elective procedure if a patient is pregnant. My practice requires a urine pregnancy test on the day of surgery because your immune systems can be weakened by pregnancy exposing you to infection after surgery. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

While there would not seem to likely be any special issue with this, if you are indeed committed to proceeding with abortion (after a repeat blood pregnancy test and evaluation), you and your gynecologist should make the decision as to timing.

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