Can you have a baby after a tummy tuck?

I happen to do a lot of tummy tucks in my practice and I've had several women get pregnant afterwards.  The baby's have all been fine and I have NEVER needed to touch anybody up. 

I will admit that during the pregnancy they seem to carry a little higher in the abdomen, but when all is said and done they still look great a year after the baby is born. I had one woman ask for liposuction in the flank area, but that has nothing to do with the tummy tuck - that's just a little baby fat left over after the fact.

In my opinion there is nothing better than having kids.  Enjoy your pregnancy!  Enjoy your family!

I have had several patients have normal pregnancies after tummy tuck. One patient had twins.  The abdomen holds up better than expected, but some stretching is anticipated. If you know that you are planning to have another pregnancy in the next few years, the I would suggest that you finish your family, then have your tummy tuck. 

A previous tummy tuck procedure should not prevent you from becoming pregnant if you are healthy and desire another child. I would advise you to wait at least 12 months following tummy tuck before becoming pregnant again.  In my 18 years as a plastic surgeon, I've had several patients who choose to have more children following a tummy tuck and they have all delivered healthy babies. Best of luck to you and your family,

Having a baby after a tummy tuck is possible, but there are important considerations. Ideally, it's recommended to complete your family before undergoing a tummy tuck, as pregnancy post-surgery can alter the results. However, life circumstances can change, and pregnancy after a tummy tuck is certainly not impossible.

Regarding the timing, there's no fixed period to wait after the surgery before planning another baby, but allowing your body to fully heal is crucial. This typically means waiting at least a year, ensuring your body has recovered from the surgery and is ready to handle the physical demands of a pregnancy.

If you're considering another pregnancy in the future, discuss this with your surgeon during the consultation. They can tailor the procedure with this possibility in mind, offering the best advice for your specific situation. Remember, your health and safety, as well as maintaining the results of the surgery, are important factors to consider in your decision.

Yes you can have a baby after a tummy tuck operation. But you must keep in mind that there will be effects of pregnancy which will not go back completely. After pregnancy there can be stretch marks, some loose skin and separation of the rectus muscles which might not go back again. So there are chances that you might need revision procedures after the effects of pregnancy have worn off. It is always advisable to complete your family before undertaking abdominoplasty procedure.

Yes, you may be able to get pregnant after an abdominoplasty, however I do not recommend it for my patients. The abdomen will not be able to expand as usual during pregnancy, and the stitches may tear. The best option is to wait until after pregnancy to have a tummy tuck. Please discuss this with your surgeon before having a tummy tuck!

Yes, you may have a baby following abdominoplasty but you may want to consider some of the following. 
Pregnancy can cause weight gain and excessive stretching of the abdominal muscle which can affect your results.  It is impossible to predict how much your baby will grow and stretch your muscles and skin out and then to what degree your skin will retract following your pregnancy.  But if you do get pregnant following a tummy tuck, you may end up with loose skin and/or stretched muscles.
You may risk rectus muscle separation (rectus diastasis) which can occur during pregnancy which may then require repair following your pregnancy
Pregnancy has a dramatic effect on your abdomen so even if you were to lose all your weight gained it is highly likely you will have altered your results you achieved prior to your pregnancy following your surgery

For these reasons, we advise its best to wait until you are finished having children.

Thank you for your question! Babies after tummy tucks are just fine! It is recommended to speak to your double board certified plastic surgeon so they can help address your questions and concerns and decide what the best possible procedure is for you. Best of luck,Dr. Dhaval M. Patel, M.D., FACS
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Chicago, IL
Hoffman Estates, IL
Oakbrook, IL
Orland Park, IL

Hi and thank you for your question. It is recommended that you wait until after you are done having children to have a tummy tuck in order to achieve optimal results. If the procedure is performed before you are done having children, revision surgery is always possible. I suggest you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your personal concerns in more depth. All my best.
Dr. Aydin

There are no medical contraindications to have a baby after a tummy tuck. If somebody is planning to have a baby in the near future I would advice to delay the procedure as pregnancy can affect the result stretching the skin.
After pregnancy you may or may not need further skin excision and muscle plication.

It is always best to be done having babies before have major body contouring procedures and get your body to : "This is as good as I can get" or your ideal weight. however I have performed Mini tummy tucks and scar revisions and occasionally non muscle tightening - plication tummy tucks.  This allows the muscle and fascia to stretch with the baby.  I have had patients have a baby after a full tummy tuck successfully so "nature finds a way" but it is not best or planned.  Also you will have a much higher revision rate following another pregnancy and stretching event of the skin and tissues.  A Full Tummy Tuck is a procedure you just want to have one time.All my BestBrad Bengtson MD FACS