How long to wait for a tummy tuck after giving birth?

Thank you for your question. I recommend you wait 1 year before having a tummy tuck. You should wait unhil you have reached a stable weight and stopped breast feeding. In Australia you need to wait a year before you can qualify for the Medicare item number. Kind regards, Vij Vijayasekaran 

Congratulations on having a baby!You should wait at least 6 months/or until your reach a stable weight before Abdominoplasty. It will remove your excess skin and some of your stretch marks. Seek an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon when you're ready

I would definitely wait until the following:You return to your desired weightAt least six months have passedYou're able to find a period of time where you can have around the house for a six-week recovery with no heavy lifting.You have stopped breast-feeding for a couple of monthsA tummy tuck procedure is a big procedure, and you have to make sure that the changes in your body after pregnancy have stabilized, and you have help to take care of the added responsibilities of your newborn child.

Thanks for your question. As a rule of thumb I advise patients to wait approximately 6 months after delivery.Always seek out the opinion of a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with years of experience in tummy tucks. Furthermore request to see before and after photos of previous patients by that doctor....not a clinic or surgery center. Do your homework......research and verify the doctor's credentials. Have they had problems with the Board of Medicine, disciplinary or otherwise. Any law suits? How about the center, clinic or facility? Are they accredited by a national organization or do they just have State approval. Understand that at the current time, there are three nationally recognized organizations responsible for the highest levels of patient safety, AAAASF, AAACH and JCHO. You owe it to yourself to position yourself for the best possible results but under the most stringent safety regulations, If you have kids, even more so.How about anesthesia? Will you have a medical doctor certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA)? Understand that there is no substitute for research. Cosmetic surgery, no matter how simple it may be to the patients, are invasive procedures and as such carry certain risks and complications.In our office we use TouchMD which is a web based program in which patients have the ability to load their picture unto the program. I then evaluate them and can actually draw on the picture to show a potential patient where the incisions would be located and how the procedure is to be realized. It's all done to comply with HIPPA which is the federal law that protects the patient's medical information. Look them up.Give yourself the highest percentage of a sucssesful operation. Good luck

The
fact that you had a C-section is less important than other factors, like
whether you’ve reached your ideal post-baby weight and have been able to
maintain it steadily. Pregnancy causes many physical changes in the body, and
you’re more likely to see the best long-term results if you wait at least six
months after giving birth before moving forward with surgery. You’ll also need
to refrain from doing a lot of lifting during your early days of recovery, so
waiting until your youngest baby is a bit older or you have help around the
house is another timing consideration to keep in mind.

Congratulations on having a baby! Ideally, you would want to wait at least 6 months after childbirth to have a tummy tuck. It is also best that you wait because if you are still loosing weight then you will still have more excess skin and stretch marks to remove once you have reached a stable weight. Should you also want to have a breast augmentation or a breast lift, you would then want to wait 6 months after you have stopped breast feeding. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to find out if you are a good candidate for this procedure. Good luck!

 Thank you for the question. Based on your history and description, you will likely be a good candidate for “mommy makeover” surgery at some point.  Best to wait at least 6 months to one year prior to seeking consultation with board certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and communicate your goals clearly as well. Make sure that you are aware that this operation is associated with a very significant physical and emotional recovery period. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.  For most patients in your situation I also use liposuction surgery as a contouring tool, most often used in the flank areas, mid-epigastric areas and pubic areas. I hope this, and the attached link, helps.

I recommend getting as close to your pre-pregnancy weight and to be there for several months prior to undergoing a contouring procedure. It would be a shame to have a tummy tuck, then lose another 20 pounds and end up needing a revisional surgery.

The generally recommended time to wait before undergoing a tummy tuck” following pregnancy is 6 months or more and after you have reached your stable desired weight. Tummy tucks should be reserved until you have completed all of your planned pregnancies. A consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) can help you plan for your future cosmetic improvement.It is important with these procedures, that you have realistic expectations, know the potential complications as well as the benefits, thoroughly follow all of the pre and postoperative instructions, and plan to have enough help to take care of you, the baby, and your family during the recovery phase.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California

I recommend waiting at least 6-9 months post delivery before having a tummy tuck performed. You can how ever start the process by having a consultation with a board Certified plastic surgeon.