How soon could I have a tummy tuck after abdominal hysterectomy?

3-6 months would be a good amount of time for healing between these two surgeries. During this time try to reach your goal weight and even set up a consultation with a local board certified plastic surgeon to get advice in person. They might be able to tell you exactly how long they would like to wait. It's always best to make an appointment early so you can get a more realistic idea of how long to wait and what you should be doing in the mean time, this also gives you a chance to maybe consult with a few different physicians and find the one that is best suited for your tummy tuck procedure. Good luck!

I would recommend on waiting 4-8 months after your abdominal surgery so that your body can heal adequately before your tummy tuck.  However, this is all dependent upon how you heal and an in-person consultation would determine the best time for your tummy tuck.  Good luck!

In an uncomplicated case, you may want to wait at least 3 months.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA..

I think you should wait at least three months but preferably six months after your hysterectomy to have a tummy tuck. There will still be some deeper healing which needs to soften. It's never to early to start getting some consulttions though. The time will go quickly. Good luck.

To answer this accurately, a consultation with examination is the best thing. Find a surgeon you can trust and feel comfortable with and discuss your health history. You can also discuss with them the best strategy for you personally. :)  Good luck!

I typically would wait about six months after your hysterectomy before a pursuing I tummy tuck. You may not be concerned with the scars but they are an always issue regarding tummy tuck. They may hinder the healing if they are left and cannot be removed completely with the skin removal.

I would wait at least 3 months post abdominal
hysterectomy before proceeding forward with definitive abdominoplasty. I would
also wait until your weight has been stable for an extended period of time
prior to moving forward with this type of procedure to ensure the best possible results for you. Always consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Hi Nina,The optimal time for a second ahdominal surgery after a hysterectomy depends on a number of factors. Assuming that the wounds have healed well, it would be a good idea to wait a couple of months to recover  from that surgery.  Perhaps more importantly, I would suggest that you have this surgery when you have reached the best weight that you can realistically achieve. If you think you can get back down to that lower weight that you once had, that would be ideal. If your weight loss efforts stall out and  plateau short of that , that is ok too. The point is, you should consider this surgery when your weight has stabilized and you feel well  recovered from your hysterectomy.You might want to consider a consultation for further advice on this any time now.Regards,Douglas Hargrave, MD

Dear nina53,Waiting around 3-6 months would likely be an ideal time for recovery.  It will also give you a chance to loose some weight and get closer to your target goal weight.    You can however start having consultations regarding abdominal contouring and tummy tuck surgery.  Your gall bladder scar, if its a long incision, may impact how your tummy tuck is performed.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

You should wait until you are competely healed from the hysterectomy and the swelling in your tisssues has resolved - likely 3-6 months.