Can I Have Children After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

There is no reason you cannot have children after a mini tummy tuck, barring other possible medical concerns unrelated to mini TT surgery.

Thank you for the questions.

Yes it is possible to have additional pregnancies safely after any kind of tummy tuck surgery.

Based on your description of “alot of stretched sagging skin”  you are probably not a good candidate for mini- tummy tuck surgery.

Generally, the mini tummy talk is an  operation that  produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present consultation. For example, the area of skin excised is quite small. The abdominal wall musculature is addressed below the umbilicus leaving the upper number wall potentially lax. The appearance of the umbilicus is not necessarily addressed sufficiently.


For most patients who have had pregnancies and/or weight loss a full abdominoplasty is necessary to achieve the desired results. Of course, there are downsides (including a longer scar and probably a longer recovery time) but for most patients the benefits outweigh the downsides. It is not unusual to see patients who've had mini tummy tuck  surgery present for  revisionary surgery.
It is important to work with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to obtain advice (based on good ethics and judgment) to  improve your chances of a successful outcome and minimize the need for further surgery.


I hope this helps.

It is safe to become pregnant after a tummy tuck or mini-tummy tuck.  However, your cosmetic outcome can be compromised or changed from the skin stretching that comes along with a pregnancy.  If you are planning to have children a few years after a tummy tuck, then I would hold off on the surgery.  But, if you may not have children for say ten years after surgery, then it is reasonable to consider a tummy tuck to improve your appearance until pregnancy.

Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete physical exam and thorough explanation of your surgical options.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno