Hello, I have an upcoming mommy makeover and it made me wonder about my future. I am early twenties and have two children. I'm pretty sure I am done with my childbearing but accidents happen. I was wondering if I were to get pregnant some point, what effect might that have on a pregnancy? Would it be really dangerous to go through a pregnancy like that, or would it mean just another abdominoplasty? Thanks!
Answer: Kids after tummy tuck Hello, it is possible to have a normal pregnancy after a tummy tuck. The changes that occur during pregnancy could affect the shape of the abdomen, but surgery in the future is a possibility.
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Answer: Kids after tummy tuck Hello, it is possible to have a normal pregnancy after a tummy tuck. The changes that occur during pregnancy could affect the shape of the abdomen, but surgery in the future is a possibility.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck and Pregnancy Pregnancy is safe after a tummy tuck. However, revision procedures may be necessary due to the effects of the pregnancy on the body. Revisions that might be required are difficult to predict, though, but should be anticipated in planning the timing of your surgery. This should be discussed with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck and Pregnancy Pregnancy is safe after a tummy tuck. However, revision procedures may be necessary due to the effects of the pregnancy on the body. Revisions that might be required are difficult to predict, though, but should be anticipated in planning the timing of your surgery. This should be discussed with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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November 23, 2015
Answer: Abdominoplasty is best after childbearing Abdominoplasty can be revised or repeated. There is no arbitrary limit tothe number of revisions, but tummy tucks are most often done only once. Because pregnancy stretches the belly, it is best to wait until after child bearing foran abdominoplasty. There does not appear to be any interference with intrauterine growth of the baby if a woman gets pregnant after a tummy tuck, but there are cases when loosening of the skin and muscle layer requires revision surgery. I have seen patients who developed abdominal wall hernias after pregnancy that may have been related to prior tummy tuck. The principle situation in which it may be appropriate to perform an abdominoplasty prior to child bearing is massive weight loss. If there is severe skin excess, then it may be appropriate to correct this with a tummy tuck even prior to childbearing.Good luck. Thanks for your question.
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November 23, 2015
Answer: Abdominoplasty is best after childbearing Abdominoplasty can be revised or repeated. There is no arbitrary limit tothe number of revisions, but tummy tucks are most often done only once. Because pregnancy stretches the belly, it is best to wait until after child bearing foran abdominoplasty. There does not appear to be any interference with intrauterine growth of the baby if a woman gets pregnant after a tummy tuck, but there are cases when loosening of the skin and muscle layer requires revision surgery. I have seen patients who developed abdominal wall hernias after pregnancy that may have been related to prior tummy tuck. The principle situation in which it may be appropriate to perform an abdominoplasty prior to child bearing is massive weight loss. If there is severe skin excess, then it may be appropriate to correct this with a tummy tuck even prior to childbearing.Good luck. Thanks for your question.
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November 21, 2015
Answer: How many times can someone get an abdominoplasty? Can someone have kids again safely after the procedure? Ultimately, timing of tummy tuck surgery will be a personal decision. As you likely know, if you choose to have a tummy tuck procedure prior to pregnancies, revisionary surgery may be necessary to improve your outcome subsequently. Although impossible to predict, this type of revision surgery may include re approximation of abdominal wall muscles and/or removal of additional skin/adipose tissue. Your pregnancy will not be affected by the tummy tuck surgery. I would suggest healthy diet and exercise as outlined by your OB/GYN. This will help you maintain a healthy weight throughout pregnancy. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. Best wishes.
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November 21, 2015
Answer: How many times can someone get an abdominoplasty? Can someone have kids again safely after the procedure? Ultimately, timing of tummy tuck surgery will be a personal decision. As you likely know, if you choose to have a tummy tuck procedure prior to pregnancies, revisionary surgery may be necessary to improve your outcome subsequently. Although impossible to predict, this type of revision surgery may include re approximation of abdominal wall muscles and/or removal of additional skin/adipose tissue. Your pregnancy will not be affected by the tummy tuck surgery. I would suggest healthy diet and exercise as outlined by your OB/GYN. This will help you maintain a healthy weight throughout pregnancy. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. Best wishes.
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November 21, 2015
Answer: Possible second Tummy Tuck You should be looking forward to your mommy makeover. If you get pregnant, it is probable that there will be some stretching of the skin and muscles during future pregnancies that may require another tummy procedure to correct. Although it is best to complete your pregnancies prior to a tummy tuck, over my 26 years of practice, I have had several patients get pregnant after a tummy tuck and have seen some recover fully without further surgery and others that would need some additional procedures.
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November 21, 2015
Answer: Possible second Tummy Tuck You should be looking forward to your mommy makeover. If you get pregnant, it is probable that there will be some stretching of the skin and muscles during future pregnancies that may require another tummy procedure to correct. Although it is best to complete your pregnancies prior to a tummy tuck, over my 26 years of practice, I have had several patients get pregnant after a tummy tuck and have seen some recover fully without further surgery and others that would need some additional procedures.
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