I am post op 7 months for a full tummy tuck and breast lift. I just found out today that I am 6 weeks pregnant with twins. I am TERRIFIED!!! I just need to know what to expect? I have seen a few people say they got pregnant with twins after a TT. But it was like 2 years & further post op. Has anyone had a case like this a please tell me what to expect. Is there a chance of my belly splitting??? I'm perfectly ok if my belly looks like crap after I'm just scared my life and my unborn babies.
Answer: Pregnancy after tummy tuck? Thank you for your post. You certainly can have a baby after tummy tuck. In a tummy tuck, we are putting your body back together similiar to what you were like before you were pregnant. Your muscle tension, your skin and your fat contours are adjusted. Once you are fully healed from your surgery, your body is just as able to accept a pregnancy as it was before your first pregnancy. However, if your belly area stretched after your first pregnancy, then you are likely to stretch again after your next pregnancy. Most surgeons recommend to have a tummy tuck after you are finished having childern, however, in certain instances, such as starting to date again, or just not being happy with your post pregnancy body, then it makes sense to go ahead and have a tummy tuck. Just realize that you may need a revision later on.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD
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Answer: Pregnancy after tummy tuck? Thank you for your post. You certainly can have a baby after tummy tuck. In a tummy tuck, we are putting your body back together similiar to what you were like before you were pregnant. Your muscle tension, your skin and your fat contours are adjusted. Once you are fully healed from your surgery, your body is just as able to accept a pregnancy as it was before your first pregnancy. However, if your belly area stretched after your first pregnancy, then you are likely to stretch again after your next pregnancy. Most surgeons recommend to have a tummy tuck after you are finished having childern, however, in certain instances, such as starting to date again, or just not being happy with your post pregnancy body, then it makes sense to go ahead and have a tummy tuck. Just realize that you may need a revision later on.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD
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June 26, 2014
Answer: Pregnancy after an abdominoplasty There is ample evidence that you will have a successful pregnancy following your abdominoplasty. It is likely that there will be some change in your abdominal appearance after the pregnancy. You would need to be evaluated after the pregnancy to determine if a revision is needed and the extent of the repair.
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June 26, 2014
Answer: Pregnancy after an abdominoplasty There is ample evidence that you will have a successful pregnancy following your abdominoplasty. It is likely that there will be some change in your abdominal appearance after the pregnancy. You would need to be evaluated after the pregnancy to determine if a revision is needed and the extent of the repair.
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