How long should I wait to get a tummy tuck after a c-section?

June 9, 2014
Asked By:Cantwaitfornewme16 in Miami, FL

i am very interested in getting a tummy tuck done after i have my baby in November this is my second baby, my first baby left me with loose skin that made me look pregnant all the time im pretty sure that after i have this baby is going to be worse. i also scar really bad kind of like a keloid type of scar, is always raised and just looks really bad, im scared of getting a huge scar and then its all raised like a keloid.

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June 13, 2014

Answer: Wait 6 months after C-section and be finished breast-feeding before having a tummy tuck

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June 13, 2014

Answer: Wait 6 months after C-section and be finished breast-feeding before having a tummy tuck

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