Can I Have Children After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Any type of tummy tuck should ideally be delayed until
the childbearing years are over.Any
type of tummy tuck is intended to tighten the skin of the abdominal wall and,
in many cases, tighten the underlying muscle layer.If you have children after you have had
either of these two procedures performed, then it is very likely that the
result will be compromised and you might need additional surgery to regain
optimal contouring.In the event that you become pregnant after either of
these two procedures, your abdominal wall should stretch normally and not cause
any problems with your pregnancy.For a simple and illustrated explanation of tummy tuck and body contouring procedures, watch my video.

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.