How many times can someone get an abdominoplasty? Can someone have kids again safely after the procedure?

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

Hi Zenhen.  Fortunately, a normal pregnancy and growth of baby can happen after a tummy tuck.  I have seen patients return to their nice contour after delivery, and have only once re-operated--that too for a small amount of excess skin removal along the scar.  Notwithstanding, it is a good idea to try exercise, weight loss etc. before moving on to a tummy tuck.  This will give you some time to consider future childbearing.  If you are having your breasts reshaped, a future pregnancy and nursing may change the breast significantly and necessitate additional shaping.  Good luck!

Thanks for your question. It is safe and okay to undergo another tummy tuck. I typically don't recommend tummy tucks to patients who plan on having more children in the near future. Discuss your plan and expectations with your surgeon during consultation.

While it is usually better to be sure that you are done having kids so the procedure doesn't have to be done twice, indeed you can safely carry a pregnancy after a tummy tuck and you can also have the procedure performed again if necessary.  Best of luck!

Thank you for posting your question. Congratulations on your upcoming mommy makeover. A tummy tuck, which most often includes rectus muscle tightening, removing the excess lower abdominal skin and repositioning the belly button, is considered a major cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that one should not want to have to repeat. Your mommy make over will most likely include breast augmentation with a possible breast lift. Another pregnancy is not recommended, because there is a high likelihood that you will have to repeat these procedures. That being said, life gets in the way. I have had tummy tuck patients who became pregnant again and had normal pregnancies. However, they had to have another tummy tuck. Best wishes, Dr. Richard Swift

Hello dear, thanks for your quesiton and provided information as well. How many times is a personal decision, but yes, peiple can safely have kids after a procedure like this without any problem.

Abdominoplasty will not affect pregnancy , but pregnancy will affect the results of the abdominoplasty. If you have no plans on becoming pregnant in the next few years, it may be a good idea to proceed. Make sure to discuss your concerns with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons that has experence in abdominoplasty.