I want to have another baby. Will that ruin my tummy tuck result? Can I have a second tummy tuck?

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Hi Doctors, Please I need your honest opinion. I have two children before having a sleeve, BBL and Tummy. Now, I want one more baby. I am not sure why I started developing this urge of having another little angel. Please, will this ruin my result? Is it worth it? Any risk to look out for? Can I have a second tummy tuck? Please help! Thank you, All.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear GreatnessJ,
it is hard to tell how will your body react once you become pregnant. There is a chance that you will need a revision tummy tuck in order to improve your shape. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to discuss them with your plastic surgeon. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Rukmini S. Rednam, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,A secondary tummy tuck can be safely performed and occurs for a number of reasons, weight gain, dissatisfaction with initial results and yes even unexpected or desired pregnancies.  While your body will stretch and accommodate for your growing little one it will cause stretching of the skin and diastasis repair if you required one.  The question if it is worth it is one that's entirely up to you.  If having another little one is important then yes it absolutely is worth it.  If undergoing additional surgery to repair any changes from an additional pregnancy is too much then it may be something to consider.If you do decide to have another child when you and your body are ready a secondary tummy tuck can be an option  to get back to the body you have now.Best of Luck!Dr. Rednam

Lisa F. Schneider, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!  I actually recently did some research into just this question for a friend who was in your same situation.  There should not be any risk to your health or the health of the baby to become pregnant after a tummy tuck.  However, your stomach and any diastasis repair (tightening between the stomach muscles) will become re-stretched and you may require another surgery to have the same appearance that you have now.  It is certainly safe to a secondary abdominoplasty - I published a paper on this subject: The incidence and management of secondary abdominoplasty and secondary abdominal contour surgery. Matarasso A, Schneider LF, Barr J. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Jan;133(1):40-50Take care and good luck!Dr. Lisa (Schneider)

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