Having an attractive figure is a desire of many women, and often it takes a lot of effort. Unfortunately, diet and exercise aren’t always completely effective when trying to achieve our body goals. Abdominoplasty is a surgical intervention in which the surgeon creates a narrower and thinner abdominal area. It does this by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding abdominal muscles. In some cases, liposuction is also necessary to remove excess fat. Over the years, a tummy tuck has become a very popular procedure among many women concerned with loose excess skin (after pregnancy or weight loss) or having trouble gaining weight. However, the main concern regarding tummy tuck surgery is whether you can have a baby after a tummy tuck.

Can you have a baby after a tummy tuck?

The good news for all women who want to be mothers after this surgery is that a pregnancy after a tummy tuck is not at all more dangerous than any other pregnancy. Patients who have undergone this intervention will have every chance of having a healthy baby like any woman who has not undergone cosmetic surgery. However, that is not to say that a pregnancy after a tummy tuck is ideal, and it can have some unpleasant consequences. Remember that if you have any questions, you can seek advice from an expert surgeon such as Dr. Anne-Sophie Lessard, who will help you with any questions you may have.

Is it safe to have a baby after a tummy tuck?

While, as we already mentioned, you can be sure that a tummy tuck will not increase your risk of pregnancy in any way, there are certain consequences to be aware of. The most you risk is that the pregnancy feels a little tighter than it may have been before surgery; however, it should not cause you any serious pain or discomfort. Your body will be just as capable of becoming pregnant after a tummy tuck and having a pregnancy as safe and satisfying as it would have been before the plastic surgery.

However, suppose she is considering a tummy tuck during her first visit. In that case, the plastic surgeon will probably ask her whether or not she would like to get pregnant again. This is not because you cannot have a baby after a tummy tuck; it just means that she will probably have to undergo more interventions than necessary. In some cases, having a child after a tummy tuck will not significantly change a woman’s body after pregnancy. But in others, complications can arise, and you may have excess skin around the abdomen after delivery. This will be much more likely depending on her age and her previous pregnancies. Although this will not cause her any medical problems, she will probably want to undergo another surgery to achieve the result of the previous intervention.

Of course, this means having to spend time and redo surgery. The best thing, in that case, is that she waits to have children before considering undergoing a tummy tuck. Of course, this is a personal decision, since she may not want to wait, change her mind over time, or something else. The important thing is that, before making the decision, she has all the information she needs and is well advised. For that, do not hesitate to make an appointment at Plastic Surgery Boutique.

How long after surgery can you have a baby after a tummy tuck?

For some mothers, not having children after a tummy tuck is not an option. If she has not finished having children but has already had plastic surgery around the abdomen, it is essential that she wait at least 6 months after the surgery before becoming pregnant. Although it is possible to have a baby after a tummy tuck, patients who have undergone plastic surgery on the abdominal muscles and the skin of the tummy will need those six months to recover. Of course, the recovery time may vary if there have been complications during the intervention. You should consult your surgeon before deciding to become pregnant, to be sure.

As you know, pregnancy takes a lot of effort and takes its toll on the body. If your body has just undergone plastic surgery, it would be unwise to subject you to such a strain so quickly, as it will increase the risk of not completing a healthy pregnancy for both you and the baby. If, on the contrary, you have become pregnant before you can consult your plastic surgeon, you should inform your doctor and surgeon as soon as possible so that they can guide you as well as possible during the pregnancy.

Will a tummy tuck ruin a pregnancy?

Getting this type of surgery before pregnancy is not recommended. Although you can have a baby after a tummy tuck, it is very likely that you will need another intervention after pregnancy. If you become pregnant after undergoing stomach plastic surgery, it is very likely that your skin will stretch and sag, your abdominal muscles will separate, and you will have excess fat on your stomach. For most women who have had tummy tucks before becoming pregnant, this means having to undergo another tummy tuck after delivery if they want to see the same results again.

It is essential to understand that as much as pregnancy affects your body, it will change a lot as you recover from childbirth and care for your child. Any birth scars will need time to heal, of course, but there are other things as well. Your hormones will have adapted to the new member of the family. If, for example, you breastfeed your child, this will affect your entire body. Therefore, you should wait to see how your body evolves before undergoing another medical procedure.

In summary, you can have a baby after a tummy tuck but it is advisable to do it in the reverse order. In any case, as each case is special, Dr. Sophie will be able to advise to make the best decision.