Pregnant Again: Second Tummy Tuck Possible After Another Baby?

Question

I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago and am pregnant again. Can I have another tummy tuck after this baby? What should I do now to keep the damages to a minimum?

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

It is certainly possible to have a second tummy tuck if it is needed.
Women who limit their weight gain often find that a second tummy tuck is not needed, and their first tummy tuck holds up well.
Obviously make sure you are done with children before contemplating a tummy tuck otherwise you might be asking whether a third tummy tuck is possible.

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, and congratulations. The short answer is you should be able to have another tummy tuck after having the baby. Of course, you should talk to your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and have a proper exam after the baby arrives. From there you should be able to make a plan. Make sure to ask any questions that you may have.

Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Robert L. Steely, MD, FACS · Answer

Good afternoon and congrats on your pregnancy!Short answer- yes you can most certainly have another abdominoplasty after another pregnancy- it is done all the time.  As far as any preventative measures you can do to help minimize any dammage, Keeping your abdominal skin well moisturized is very helpful- I have many patients that swear by the liberal use of cocas butter on thei skin.I hope this helps

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

The vast majority of women who
undergo tummy tuck surgery are done having children.  Rarely, women who have undergone abdominoplasty change their
minds about additional pregnancies or accidentally become pregnant.  Under these circumstances, tummy tuck
has no negative impact upon the pregnancy.  Unfortunately, pregnancy has a negative impact upon the
patient’s previous abdminoplasty. 
Pregnancy recreates many of the patient’s original problems, including
loose saggy skin, weakened abdominal muscles, and stretch marks.

Because of the significant
investment in time, money, and effort, we strongly recommend that patients be
done having children before proceeding with abdominoplasty.  Even when women don’t plan on having
additional children, their life circumstances change and they become
pregnant.  Under these
circumstances, revision of the original tummy tuck can be
undertaken with success.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can have a revision of your tummy tuck following your last pregnancy. 

	To minimize problems follow your OB's advice and don't gain more weight than recommended.

Sean Younai, MD, FACS · Answer

it is possilbe to have a second or touch-up tummy tuck after your pregnancy. I have had several patients who became pregnant after thier tummy tuck and to my suprise did not even need another tummy tuck!

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Congrats! Yes, you can have a second tummy tuck. 3-6 months after you deliver you should visit with your plastic surgeon to see if you require a second tummy tuck. The only response I have to keeping the damages to a minimal would be to follow the advice of your OB-GYN concerning appropriate weight gain.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-
While the details of the procedure may be different than your first operation, a second body contouring procedure should help restore your body to your desired contour.
Once your baby is delivered, you have lost your "baby weight", and you are no longer breast feeding, pay a visit to your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation.

Robert W. Kessler, MD, FACS · Answer

A second tummy tuck is certainly possible. There is no reason to be concerned about your eventual abdominal contour as this can be addressed when the time is right.
Your focus now should be on eating right and taking care of yourself and your developing baby. Follow your obstetricians recommendations and have a beautiful healthy baby.
See your plastic surgeon 6 months after your delivery to begin evaluating your abdomial contour and discussing your contouring options. You may be pleasantly surprised. If not there is a solution to your problem so rest easy and enjoy the experience.
All the best.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

I have performed a second tummy tucks on 3 patients after having a first tummy tuck and then becoming pregnant. This is essentially treated like the first tummy tuck from an evaluation point of view. The amount of weight gain, muscle damage, and skin laxity will determine the best procedure to manage the problems the second time around.

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