How Long Should I Wait After a Tummy Tuck to Safely Get Pregnant?

Thank you for your post. You certainly can have a baby after tummy tuck. In a tummy tuck, we are putting your body back together similiar to what you were like before you were pregnant. Your muscle tension, your skin and your fat contours are adjusted. Once you are fully healed from your surgery, your body is just as able to accept a pregnancy as it was before your first pregnancy. However, if your belly area stretched after your first pregnancy, then you are likely to stretch again after your next pregnancy. Most surgeons recommend to have a tummy tuck after you are finished having childern, however, in certain instances, such as starting to date again, or just not being happy with your post pregnancy body, then it makes sense to go ahead and have a tummy tuck. Just realize that you may need a revision later on.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

Thank you for your question.  The number of issues within your situation should be addressed in an appropriate order.  First, because of the amount of weight you need to lose you are considered obese.  Obesity can cause complications during pregnancy, and you should discuss the risks with your OB/GYN before considering getting pregnant.  Next, a tummy tuck and liposuction are not weight loss surgeries.  Before considering these procedures, you would need to be as close to your ideal body weight as possible, or at least within 15-20 pounds of it.  I would recommend a consultation with a Registered Dietician to help you achieve your goals.  Lastly, you should wait to have a tummy tuck/liposuction until after you are finished having children.  Pregnancy stretches the abdominal muscles and causes skin laxity which a tummy tuck can correct, but if you continue having children after a tummy tuck you would likely have to redo the procedure after pregnancy.  Best of luck to you.