Can I Have Children After a Tummy Tuck?
Although having children is often a joyous experience for women, the changes pregnancy can do to the body can leave many women unsatisfied with their physique. Among these changes are loose, hanging skin on the stomach and weak abdominal muscles, which may be impossible to correct even with diet and exercise.
The irreversible changes to the body post-childbirth are the main reasons many women opt for surgical enhancements, such as tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty), to flatten the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles.
Tummy Tuck Surgery and Pregnancy
Abdominoplasty involves excision to remove excess fat and skin that are resistant to exercise and a healthy diet regimen. Tummy tuck surgery can treat fat deposits on the hips and upper and lower abdomen, and this procedure results in a flatter, better-contoured abdomen.
Even though this is a great option after a body-altering experience such as childbirth, many tummy tuck surgery patients wonder if they can have more children after undergoing a tummy tuck procedure. The answer to that question is yes, but it is not recommended to undergo a tummy tuck until you have finished having children.
Undergoing tummy tuck surgery and then later giving birth to a child will reverse the original results from the procedure. Additional pregnancies post-abdominoplasty will cause the skin to stretch out again and the abdominal muscles to loosen back up. Therefore, it is highly recommended that patients wait until they are have finished having children before deciding to have a tummy tuck performed.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck Surgery?
The best candidate for tummy tuck surgery is a woman who has already experienced childbirth and does not plan on having any more children in the future. It is also important for the tummy tuck patient to be in good health, have realistic expectations, and have already tried diet and exercise to achieve their desired appearance without success.
To learn more about tummy tuck surgery and if you are a good candidate, schedule your consultation with Dr. Wald by calling (714) 312-3549 or filling out our online contact form.