Can Someone have a vaginal delivery after a tummy tuck?

A prior tummy tuck should not compromise pregnancy and a vaginal delivery, but the reverse may be true. The pregnancy may stretch the tissues again and you could lose the improvements you gained from the procedure. 

There is really no data on that at all.  The issue would be whether the muscle tightening is performed and how that affects things, and we simply don’t know be one way or the other.

Yes you absolutely can.  I have a patient who did just that. She was pregnant three months after her TT, delivered a beautiful little girl and is now back to her target weight and shape. Since I had sutured the muscles together in the mid line repairing a large muscle separation from two previous children, they did not separate again and today she looks great.  This is not ideal but it happens. 

I advise my patients to finish having children before having a tummy tuck that includes abdominal wall tightening. It is safe however,  to have a tummy tuck without tightening the abdominal muscle to remove excess skin. Good luck.

Although not ideal, you can certainly have a pregnancy after a tummy tuck.  The tummy tuck will not have any affect on your mode of delivery should you decide to have a pregnancy.  What you would have to consider is discussing with your OB regarding VBAC...which is vaginal birth after c-section.Hope that helps.

Dear MamasD,tummy tuck should have no effect on delivery method. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  The tummy tuck should have no impact on your ability to become pregnant or the method of delivery. However, your previous c-section may impact you and your obstetrician’s decision if you could  attempt to deliver vaginally. Best to discuss with your OB, but the abdominoplasty would play no role in the question that you ask. But, your skin and abdominal wall may stretch again. Best wishes!

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  As you mentioned it is best to complete your family prior to any tummy tuck but it is possible to carry and delivery vaginally after one.  Hope this helps.

 A tummy tuck would not prevent your having a VBAC.  Future pregnancy may result in another tummy tuck or a revision.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Dear MamasD,Thank you for your question. Yes you can deliver vaginally, but it is best to finish with any planned pregnancies before undergoing surgery.Best,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons