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.