Pregnant shortly after LBL. Can I still have a successful, healthy pregnancy?

Congratulations on your new pregnancy. You can still have a healthy pregnancy after body lift surgery. However, you can discuss this issue with your OB so they're aware of the suturing that was done to the abdominal wall. As far as pregnancy and excess skin, it is possible that some of the excess skin removed may return.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO 

Hello, congratulations!  What a wonderful blessing! Unless you have other significant medical issues, the lower body lift should not impede your pregnancy. Even if  muscle plication had been done during your 360 circumferential lower body lift, you should have a normal, full-term baby. I have had approximately 20 patients who have delivered quite normal, beautiful babies after their lower body lift with me.    Your baby should be fine. In regards to maintaining your body lift results, work closely with your obstetrician. You need to gain a certain amount of weight for your baby’s health. This is very important. After your delivery, it will be important for you to maintain proper nutrition for breast-feeding. However, after delivery you should get on a good exercise routine to maintain optimal body shape. Good luck, and congratulations. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding whether you will have a healthy baby and safe pregnancy after a lower body lift.  If you have any more questions regarding pregnancy after a lower body lift, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr.Katzen. 

Thank you for your question;  After bing in practice for over 30 years I have had a few patient that had get pregnant after body lift and abdominoplasty with muscle repair and to my surprise no problems with the pregnancy and minimal changes in the aesthetics of the abdomen.

Hello, thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your pregnancy! No there is no problem after having a lower body lift, I would suggest discussing it with your OB anyways. Perhaps your skin will stretch out again a bit, after pregnancy you could have a secondary LBL if you desire. Best of luck! 

The good news is the pregnancy is safe and fine. The bad news is that your result might need a touch up, but that’s not guaranteed. Enjoy your baby and give your body 6-12 months to bounce back. If it doesn’t end up where you’d like visit with your PS. Good luck!

Congratulations!!!First you must acknowledge that not even a muscle repair or LBL or both would prevent a normal pregnancy and delivery. You will preserve your results after the pregnancy ONLY if you maintain the weight throughout the pregnancy. So if your pregnancy goes well, you may continue doing light exercise until almost the end of the process. Remember you do not have to eat for two people. If you only put on 14-20 lbs your results will be there after all.Brest is a bit different because they will fill in and deflate several times a day and Be encouraged!!!Dr. Cárdenas 

There is nothing about your body lift that will stop you from having a successful pregnancy. However, the pregnancy will have a definite effect on your breast and body lift results. Your skin will probably get stretched out some and you may choose to have a revision or tightening done to the skin once this or all pregnancies are completed. Congrats and good luck.