I want a tummy tuck but I haven't had kids yet. Is it safe to have kids after tummy tuck?

It is safe to have children after tummy tuck.  What you want may be reasonable, but pictures or an exam would be necessary to make a useful recommendation.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thanks for the question.It all depends on you. You can have tummy tuck before or after kinds. I recommend you to send your photos to give you more advices.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Thank you for your question. I advice patients to wait until they´re done having babies to have a tummy tuck as pregnancy can reverse the effect of the tummy tuck procedure. If youre not considering having babies for a long time then you should see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure. Don´t settle for less!

It is possible to perform tummy tuck prepregnancy however post pregnancy you may get "stretched out" again and lose all the benefit of the hard work and recovery. A recent study from Brazil showed that pregnancy after tummy tuck patients actually did well for the most part but I would not typically plan for such a procedure. In other words wait until after your pregnancies to undergo an abdominoplasty to avoid second surgery.

you should wait until after kids for a tummy tuck. If you have hanging skin and a lot of lower fat, that can be removed without tightening the muscles (panniculectomy) or Vaser ultrasound liposuction.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations. 

Thank you for your excellent question.  It is possible to have children after a tummy tuck but the recommendation by most plastic surgeons will be to complete your family before pursuing this type of surgery as pregnancy will likely negatively impact your surgical results, resulting in the need for a revision in the future.  For now the best treatment would be to follow a healthy diet and exercise regimen until you reach your desired goal weight and abdominal appearance.  See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your best treatment options.

Be sure your child bearing years are complete before undergoing a tummy tuck as having children after tummy tuck can lead to recurrence of the sagging skin. And then you may need a revision Abdominoplasty

A tummy tuck involves removing excess skin from the stomach area, and, in certain cases, repairing separated abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck won’t prevent you from carrying a pregnancy to full term or giving birth to a healthy child. However, it’s important for you to realize that a pregnancy will likely reverse your tummy tuck results, which will mean you’ll need another tummy tuck surgery after your pregnancy. It’s best to wait until after you’ve completed your family before you schedule a tummy tuck.

I recommend to my patients to wait until they have completed their childbearing before having a tummy tuck. You’ll also want to allow your body time to heal (6 or more months) from your last pregnancy prior to surgery. Be aware that should you choose to have a tummy tuck prior to pregnancy, your surgical results will be short-lived and you will most likely need a second tummy tuck later. Choose only a surgeon that is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Karen Singer, M.D., P.A.Harvard GraduateBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question.  In general, pregnancy will negatively impact the positive effects of abdominoplasty surgery due to restretching of the abdominal wall muscles and skin.  I usually counsel my patients on weight stability prior to undergoing major body contouring procedures.  This would obviously include pregnancy which can cause huge fluctuations in abdominal wall anatomy.