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.