How Long Do I Have to Wait to Have a Tubal Ligation After I've Had a Tummy Tuck?

We occasionally see patients who
have undergone abdominoplasty who request tubal ligation surgery. When this
situation arises it’s important to delay this procedure for at least 2 to 3
months.

                This
delay is important for several reason. The vast majority of tubal ligations are
performed endoscopically. This procedure involves infusing air into the
abdominal cavity. This can be a technically difficult maneuver in someone who
has just undergone abdominoplasty. The wound healing process, inflammation, and
swelling can all make the procedure difficult. Furthermore infiltration of air
into the abdomen under tension can potentially disrupt the muscle plication
following this procedure. For these reasons, tubal ligation should be delayed
for 2-3 months following abdominoplasty.

    Dear zz in socal,

      Congrats on your mommy makeover! Most of us would prefer that your tummy tuck incisions and surgical fields be well healed before you proceed with your tubal ligation. This is most likely going to take 2-3 months. I would suggest that you follow up with your plastic surgeon and make sure they give you the clearance before you schedule with your OB/GYN surgeon. There is a small risk that your belly button shape may be altered. Other than that, your results should not change.Discuss this with both your surgeons. Good luck.

Check with your gynecologist and your plastic surgeon. Chances are they will both want you to wait 6 to 12 seeks. 

You want the surgical fields to be well healed. What you don't want to happen is for your gyn to find and unsuspected fluid collection that might unnecessarily increase the risks of your procedure..

Otherwise, it is difficult to imagine disturbing your results.

Best wishes.

Waiting for your abdomen to heal before a tubal ligation is paramount.  For most people 6-8 weeks should be more than adequate. Your belly button could have a change in shape after the tubal ligation.

Best of luck to you and thank you for your question.

 

Sincerely,

Anire Okpaku MD

We like to tell our patients that if your healing well, and there is no rush to wait at least 6 weeks. Every doctor is different you should ask your PS.