Candidate for Tummy Tuck ?

Hi arlennis,
One important component of tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a vertical tightening of rectus diastases, which is a right to left to right gap between the 6 pack muscles. This tightening is done to correct stretching which occurred from prior weight gain and/or pregnancy.
You are correct that getting pregnant after a tummy tuck could potentially result in stretching out of this repair, resulting in abdominal bulging similar to preoperative.
As long as you understand the risks and benefits of the decision making, it is reasonable to have a tummy tuck at any point. If you are planning on having children soon, it might be best to pursue tummy tuck after you are finished having children.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,Christopher Pannucci, MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington

Dear arlennis,
Thanks for your question. It is better to have photos when providing a recommendation, but based on your history, you may be a candidate for a tummy tuck. You would have to be closer to goal body weight with a lower BMI (usually closer to 30). You would have to be in good general medical condition and meet other criteria. If you have not had kids and wish to have children in the future I generally recommend waiting to have an abdominoplasty. I recommend you see a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in tummy tucks/abdominoplasty for further recommendations