Tummy Tuck After Fifth Pregnancy?

Dear ohbrother,

Your experience of body changes and weight gain following your fifth pregnancy is indeed common and can be attributed to rectus diastasis or muscle separation. This condition is prevalent among women who have had multiple pregnancies, leading to stretched abdominal muscles and skin.

A tummy tuck, medically known as abdominoplasty, is designed to address these very concerns by tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin and fat. This procedure can significantly improve the contour of your abdomen and help restore your pre-pregnancy figure.

While the tummy tuck itself may not directly result in weight loss immediately post-surgery, it will tighten your abdominal area and can facilitate a more active lifestyle, potentially aiding in weight loss. The procedure should offer you the physical improvement needed to engage more comfortably in exercise and activities that can help you shed the extra ten pounds gained during your last pregnancy.

It's correct that if your primary issue is loose skin and muscle separation, liposuction may not be necessary. Liposuction is typically recommended when there's a significant amount of fat to be removed, which doesn't seem to be the primary concern in your case.

Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon will provide you with a personalized assessment and confirmation of the best approach to achieve your desired outcomes.

Wishing you the best in your journey to regain your pre-pregnancy physique.

Sincerely,

Dr. Katzen
Plastic Surgeon

Ps. I like your username. It reminds me of Winnie the Pooh.

Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos.  I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

A tummy tuck can remove loose skin and some stretch marks as well as repair separated ab muscles, and I think that this is probably what you have considering how many kids you've had. You are right, liposuction would not be necessary and would also be ineffective on loose skin, as it only works to remove unwanted fat. You would have to see a board certified plastic surgeon in person to better evaluate your concerns and make sure that you can achieve the results you want. Best of luck.