How long to wait after giving birth to have plastic surgery?

There are different factors that determine the appropriate time for having a tummy tuck and other procedures after giving birth.

In order to do such a procedure, I would advise you to wait until your weight is stabilized, until you have stopped breast feeding and this time must not be less than 8 months.



Then you can communicate a board certified plastic surgeon and have the successful result that you desire.

Most patients will undergo a tummy tuck procedure after they have completed their family and not planning on having any more children. It is advised to wait at least 6-12 months after you finished breast feeding before considering any plastic surgery.

In general, it is best to wait at least 10-12 months before having an abdominoplasty after giving birth. This is for two reasons: first, the pregnant uterus doesn't return to normal size for some time, and second, the mother should not be 'removed' from her child for a recovery period in any way during the first six months, if possible.The most important thing is to seek a surgeon with at least 15 years of experience with patients in your situation. There are many such plastic surgeons available. Hope this helps.Leland Deane MD FACSNew York, Garden City , Babylon

Hello and thank you for your question.   I recommend waiting at least 6 months from the time of your delivery.  If you are an appropriate candidate, a tummy tuck can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the
bikini line.  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.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Babigirl520  Hi There , Thank You for Your Question The Answer is a year after giving birth and 6 months after breast feeding .Your body will be undergoing many changes during that period and it is important that you stabilize your weight first before you do this type of procedure .  if you need some more answers you can always talk to your Certify Plastic Surgeon .  Many surgeons, including myself, offer online virtual consultations where you send us your photos and we can estimate the cost. I, like many surgeons, also offer free consultations so that you can be examined and given the most accurate quote.

Hi there Babigirl,I would recommend you wait at least 6 months after you have finished breast feeding before considering breast or abdominal surgery.Your body will be undergoing many changes during that period and it is important that things have stabilised before surgery.The other important issue to consider is your recovery period. If you do have surgery as early as 6 months after birth you will need assistance with looking after your new baby for up to a month.That may be a reason to defer surgery even longerBest wishesRichard

In general, I would recommend waiting at least 6 months after childbirth before considering plastic surgery.  This is the average time it takes for the changes to weight, skin laxity, muscles, and bone structure to normalize after pregnancy.  This is an average number and can differ person to person.  As an aside, I would strongly recommend choosing a surgeon that is local and accessible for any surgery as well as choosing a board certified plastic surgeon.  There is a significant danger to traveling abroad for surgery in terms of post operative care and management of any potential complications.  Good luck.

Thank you for your question. It is best to wait at least 12 months after child birth before having the procedures you are interested in. This will not only allow you time to recover after having the baby but also give you a chance to lose as much of the weight you might gain during pregnancy. This will help give you a better result, which should be longer lasting. You should also think about whether you want to have more children. If so, you may want to delay the abdominoplasty until you have completed your family planning. Good luck to you.

thank you for your question especially for body contouring procedures she will need to wait at least 6 months to 12 months before considering any type will plastic surgery. You also want to make sure that there are no plans to have more children.

In general it is best to wait at least 6 months after pregnancy before considering surgery. Your body should be completely recovered from pregnancy and your weight should be stable. Discuss this with your surgeon and follow their advice.