Can a Tummy Tuck incidentally fix a slight tilt uterus?

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I have been told after having my first child that my uterus was tilted slightly during a gynecological examination. 3 children later, I'm still being told the same thing by different gynaecologists. I plan to get a Mommy Makeover and was wondering, what benefits does a tummy tuck have? Is it possible to it can un-tilt my uterus, or disadvantages, will it cause more harm eventually?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. No, a tummy tuck will not have an effect on your uterus. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

A tummy tuck improves your appearance by eliminating unwanted fat, tightening loose skin and repairing abdominal muscle separation. It is not designed to positively or negatively affect the state of your uterus.

Henry Wells, MD · Answer

A Tummy Tuck will tighten the abdominal muscles and loose abdominal skin. It may improve posture and core strength. The lower abdominal bulge we see after having children is due to thinning and separation of the rectus muscles. When you stand up, the intra-abdominal contents exert the greatest pressure in the pelvis and lower abdomen, creating a bulge. A tummy tuck probably has no effect on the position of the uterus.

Paul B. Mills, MD · Answer

Abdominoplasty is not a procedure that is designed to correct uterine tilt, urinary incontinence or any other internal abdominal issue.  It will correct a separation of the abdominal wall muscles which may in turn correct posture and increase core strength. In addition, I have not seen any studies that have demonstrated a correction for these issues in most patients.  However, I can state that a few of my patients do have some improvement of these issues following a tummy tuck but I cannot say that it is a reliable method for correction.  If your OB/Gyn recommends an internal procedure, then consider having this procedure performed first or perhaps at the same time as a tummy tuck so that your scars from the uterine tilt procedure will not be visible.  Hope this helps and good luck!  Dr. Mills

Mark T. Boschert, MD · Answer

An abdominoplasty will not affect the uterus at all. An abdominoplasty  can influence the muscles of the core and can improve posture, back pain, core strength.  It will not significantly altered in anyway the internal organs or uterus. If you are having problems with that I would recommend having it addressed first so that any resulting scars can be repaired by the abdominoplasty . Best of luck! Dr. Boschert

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

There is no study that I am aware of, that demonstrates tummy tuck surgery is helpful when it comes to improving uterine concerns.
For most patients, the tummy tuck operation involves plication (re approximation) of the abdominal wall muscles that have spread with pregnancy and/or weight gain/loss. This reconstruction may help strengthen the core.  The operation does not involve ( or change the position of) intraperitoneal structures such as uterus or bladder.
 
Best wishes.

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
  
Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
  
 Definitely the most appropriate is to start (tummy tuck, liposuction and BBL can also be included), you are a candidate perfect, for the procedure, with this you can eliminate all localized fat and flaccidity, you will get the best results and have a defined appearance according to your body.
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good
  
evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.

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