Is 4 months too soon for a mommy makeover after a c-section?

Six months would be a reasonable time to wait after C-section and cessation of breastfeeding before pursuing a mommy makeover. Best to ask your OB/GYN's advice as he/she will know how you are healing and your return to a stable weight. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thanks for the great question.As long as you did not suffer any complications after your c-section, you should be able to pursue a tummy tuck.Make sure your surgeon examines you to see that the incision is well healed and that there are no signs of hernia.Good Luck

It is recommended that you wait 6 months after a C section, or 6 months after you are finished breastfeeding . check with your OB/GYN for clearance. Good luck.

Hello and congratulations on your baby! Four months is indeed a bit soon to consider a mommy makeover for a couple of different reasons. First, your C-section was a surgery that takes some time to recover from and you want to give your body ample time to heal before undergoing another operation. Second, your body continues to return to its pre-pregnancy state for many months after the arrival of your little one and if you have body contouring procedures too soon, the continued changes could interfere with your results. I would recommend waiting at least nine months, plus six months or more after stopping breastfeeding and then checking in with your OBGYN as well as a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether the time is right for a mommy makeover. Good luck to you!

It is generally recommended that women wait at least 6 months after they’ve given birth or stopped breastfeeding (whichever is later) before considering any cosmetic surgery. This would allow your body to return as close as possible to its pre-pregnant state. Getting surgery too soon can leave you with results that don’t last, since your body continues to “return to normal”.

Thank you for your question. In general it is recommended to wait between 6 and 12 months depending on how fast you recover. Combination procedures can give powerful results but SAFETY is KEY.  You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based on your question its recommeded wait 7 month after surgery to get other procedure.

tlt922b. I usually recommend waiting a solid six months after a C-section before undergoing mommy makeover surgery. This allows all swelling to resolve and time for your body to get back to normal after pregnancy. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck.

Hello and thank you for your
question. I recommend waiting 4-6 months after a c-section prior to having a tummy tuck.  If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done
through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Dear tlt922b,every plastic surgeon has his own protocol which he recommends to his patients. But most plastic surgeons will recommend you to wait at least 6 months after pregnancy. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery