Need a tummy tuck but might have more kids. Is it a waste of money to get surgery now?

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I want to pursue a BBL but need a tummy tuck. I am hesitant to have a tummy tuck because I am unsure if I am done having kids. Can I get a BBL without a tummy tuck? I don't mind the potential of excess skin but want good BBL results. My concern has always been lack of hips and butt. If i get a tummy tuck and have more kids, is it a waste of money?

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You can certainly do a BBL without a tummy tuck and wait until you are done having children to do the tummy tuck. This will give you the most longterm, satisfactory results.

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you're planning to have kids, I recommend waiting to have your tummy tuck. That said, at my practice, I perform many BBL and tummy tuck combo procedures. However, if you're considering having a BBL and tummy tuck done individually, then it makes sense to do the tummy tuck first. Then 4-5 months later, a BBL can be performed. The reason being that if you have significant excess skin and you get liposuction in that area, the area will look wrinkled, scarred, and irregular. Also doing significant liposuction on the abdomen and then having a tummy tuck later can predispose you to wound healing complications after the tummy tuck. I would recommend getting a proper evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Subsequent pregnancy can negatively impact the results of a tummy tuck. While there’s no guarantee this will happen for you, it’s very likely. For this reason, you  may want to seriously consider waiting until after you’ve had kids before getting a tummy tuck.

Depending on what you’d like to achieve from your BBL, you can get a BBL without a tummy tuck. The amount of fat removed can be limited to minimize the risk of saggy skin.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Having lipo and transferring that fat to the hips and buttocks should not be a waste of money. Pregnancy can change the shape and size of your buttocks depending on how much weight you gain during the pregnancy. 
If you are planning to have more kids, the skin will stretch and lose muscle tone requiring another TT to remove the excess skin to flatten the abdominal area.

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. 
If you are planning to have children in the near future, I would recommend delaying the tummy tuck because during pregnancy, recuts (abs) muscles and soft tissue are stretched and this can undo the results of a tummy tuck.
You should still be able to undergo liposuction with BBL and sometimes mini tummy tuck can be performed at the same time to treat small amount of skin excess.
I would recommend to obtain an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss your options and expectations.
I hope this helps.Best, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Exquisite44512,
it is a probably better option to wait until you are done with pregnancies and then get a tummy tuck. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Marylander,
   It would have been helpful to see your front, back and side view pictures. Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most rewarding surgeries that women get, mainly after having children. It provides good looks - flat stomach, nice belly button ,narrower waists and good health - weight loss, improved body posture and increased self esteem with confidence. You can have children after tummy tuck, however you might need to redo the surgery if your muscles and skin relax to much (not all do) , but until the next pregnancy you will enjoy the benefits mentioned above.
   As far as the BBL, it is a waste of your time and money, because the fat disappears completely or almost completely after few month , or even sooner. Moreover, it is the most dangerous cosmetic surgery and more patients die from it than any other cosmetic surgery. If you want a larger butt with round hips get it done with silicone implants. The do not disappear and to the best of my knowledge no one died from the procedure.
   Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the photo gallery for before and after pictures of tummy tuck and butt implant to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive.
            Best of luck,
                                   Dr Widder
                        widderplasticsurgery.com

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

The bbl is waste of money. As far as your tummy it would help to see photos to determine whether you should just wait until you're done having kids. Unless your tummy's pretty bad you should hold off on the tummy.

Bryan Curtis, MD · Answer

You can absolutely have a BBL without a tummy tuck! You can have maximal liposuction and fat transfer without compromising tummy tuck results. Although it is not completely inadvisable to have a tummy tuck before you are done having children, it is recommended that you wait until you are done having children. Your results will be more predictable and long lasting if childbearing has finished.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Typically we recommend that women wait until they have completed their families before having a tummy tuck.  If you are a good candidate you can have liposuction and a BBL now and wait until after childbearing before having your tummy tuck.  The best place to learn more about your options is through a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.

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