How Soon After a C-section Can I Have a Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for your question.  I generally recommend waiting at least 6 months after childbirth, either by c-section or vaginal delivery, before undergoing tummy tuck.  The scar tissue from your prior lower abdominal operations will likely not present a significant impediment to successful tummy tuck surgery, though your resulting scar will be quite a bit longer than your c-section scar.  Good luck!

Abdominoplasty isn’t recommended immediately following a
C-section for a variety of reasons.These include the inability to make aesthetic judgements immediately
following pregnancy, the mothers overall health status, and the demands of a
newborn child on the mother.For
these reasons, abdominoplasty should be delayed for at least six months
following a C-section. After six months
the procedure can be performed without difficulty.The abdominal contour is improved by removing
excess skin and scar tissue.This
procedure is associated with excellent results and high levels of patient
satisfaction.

Best to achieve a long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with surgery. It will also likely be in your best interests to have your child a little older,  and more self-sufficient, prior to proceeding. A few words of advice, I provide my patients may be helpful:1. Make sure you are doing the procedure for the right reasons (for yourself) and that you have realistic expectations. Be aware that an improvement in the “problem area” may not translate to an overall improvement in your life situation. You are bound to be disappointed with results of the procedure if your motivation for doing the surgery is not internally driven.2. Time your surgery carefully; generally, it is not a good idea to have surgery done during or immediately after a stressful period in life (for example divorce or death of a loved one). The additional stress of surgery will undoubtedly be more challenging to deal with if a patient's emotional reserves our already exhausted. Remember, that an improvement in your physical appearance will not translate to an improvement in your life situation.3. If possible speak to patients who have undergone similar procedures and query them about the toughest times of their recovery period. Any practical hints previous patients can provide may be very helpful.4. Make sure you are aware of potential complications that may arise how to reach your surgeon if necessary.5. Make sure you have a strong and patient support system (several people if possible) in place who have time/patience to take care of you. Arrange for professional nursing if any doubt exists regarding the availability and/or stamina of your caretakers.6. Be patient with the healing process, understanding that it will take several weeks to months to feel “normal” again. It may also take many months/year to see the end results of your surgery.7. Be prepared to distract your mind with things of interest such as books, magazines, and movies.8. Expect less of yourself; do not go back to work, school or chores too early and let others take care of you (for a change).9. Pick your surgeon carefully (a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon) and trust in his/her advice. Keep in close communication with your surgeon and do not hesitate to communicate questions/concerns and the emotional swings that you may experience.10. Resume all medications that you were using preoperatively when cleared by your plastic surgeon and stop the use of narcotics and sedatives as soon as feasible after surgery.11. Keep in mind the end results as you go through the tougher emotional times after your surgery.I hope this, and the attached link, helps.