Im pregnant after having a tummy tuck 5 yrs ago..is it safe because i gain 20 kilos during my pregnant and my palvic area is so small I carry my babies outside..can my tummy open where my scar is if I gain that much weight
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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April 28, 2014
Answer: Pregnancy after tummy tuck Hello and thanks for your question.Your scar will not split open however you will stretch the skin again and have some sagging loose skin after the pregnancy. You may require to have the surgery again if it is too lax.RegardsStephen Salerno
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April 28, 2014
Answer: Pregnancy after tummy tuck Hello and thanks for your question.Your scar will not split open however you will stretch the skin again and have some sagging loose skin after the pregnancy. You may require to have the surgery again if it is too lax.RegardsStephen Salerno
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