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

I would recommend waiting about 6 months after you stop breast feeding if you are doing so. If you are not breast feeding, you can have a tummy tuck about 6 months after the delivery as long as you have regained your pre-pregnancy health and body condition. 

I would recommend waiting for 6 months following your C-section
as you need time to recover from that surgery first.  This will also allow your body to return to its
pre-pregnancy state which will give you an optimal result.  Keep in mind, following your tummy tuck and
during your recovery, there will be lifting restrictions for a period of time
so you may want to have child care in place for your new baby.  Consult with a Board Certified Plastic
surgeon to discuss your options.

   You usually need at least 3 months following surgery before pursuing the tummy tuck.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

It's best to wait until you have fully healed from delivery and your muscle tone has returned before having a tummy tuck. If you are lucky, this may happen in 3 months, but for most women it takes 6-12 months. It it is a strenuous surgery, and you won't be able to lift anything over 10 or 15 pounds for 6-8 weeks after the procedure, so keep that in mind too since you may have to arrange for help around the house or for your children while you recover. good luck! 

Hi. Give your skin a chance to recuperate from the pregnancy. The skin will continue to get a bit tighter on its own. Rule of thumb at our institute is 6-10 months. Good luck

At least 6 months….you have to have enough time for
healing and recovery from your c-section prior to proceeding with a tummy
tuck.This also allows time for you to
return to your pre-pregnancy weight as well.

Although
many surgeons give the ballpark number of “3 to 6 months,” there are a lot of
factors that need to be taken into consideration before scheduling your tummy
tuck. First of all, your body needs to heal fully from your C-section. Also, if
you’re actively trying to lose any post-pregnancy baby weight, it’s important
that you reach and maintain a steady target weight for a few months prior to a
tummy tuck for the best results. After waiting several months, then schedule a
consultation with a plastic surgeon who specializes in tummy tucks to have an
in-person exam. After that, you’ll have a better idea of your candidacy.

I feel that it is best to wait at least 6 months
after a C-section to undergo an abdominoplasty. Your skin and abdominal wall
muscles will have contracted appropriately by that time. The scarring from the
C-section incision will have started to mature significantly, making the new
incision for the tummy tuck easier to make. Please keep in mind that it is best
to wait until you are finished having children before undergoing a tummy tuck.
A pregnancy after the procedure will stretch your muscles and skin and negate your
accomplishments. Good luck with your surgery!

I would recommend you wait until at least 6 months after you stop breast feeding. During this time you should also be able to return to your long term stable weight should ensure the best possible results.

Thank you very much for you enquiry. We generally recommend that you wait
at least 3-4 months after a C-section before having a tummy tuck. This is because it is important to let the skin and
muscles fully recover prior to considering further surgery.

The other point to consider is that generally we
recommend that you do not have further children after a tummy tuck. This is because the muscles are repaired and
the excess skin removed and having a further child would compromise this
repair.

So, in summary I think it is possible to have
surgery 3-4 months after C-section so
long as you have achieved your pre-baby weight, are generally fit and healthy and
do not wish to have any further children.

Best wishes.