Can you get a tummy tuck after giving birth? If you’ve ever asked this question, the answer is yes! Mommies can get a tummy tuck after giving birth to their baby. The only question, really, is how soon can you get one?
Post-partum can be a tough time. Your body is still adjusting from the pregnancy and from giving birth, and you might notice that you didn’t “bounce back” as easily as you thought you would. Tummy tucks are a popular choice for new mommies since they offer a quick solution.
While there is no question that mommies can get this procedure, there are a few considerations. We at Peninsula Plastic Surgery aim to help women get the confidence boosters they need, and part of our mission is to keep new mothers safe and ready!
So before you jump on board, here are some things you need to know about getting a tummy tuck after pregnancy:
Breastfeeding
Are you breastfeeding? If so, you may want to read up first. Breastfeeding induces hormonal changes that may result in fluctuating weight and affect your recovery. In addition, you’ll be prescribed medications after getting a tummy tuck. These medications may affect your breastmilk and your baby.
To ensure that your baby is safe, wait three months after your breastfeeding period to allow your body enough time to bounce back. Then, your healing process will be much quicker and you can get a tummy tuck with ease.
Some new mothers choose a Mommy Makeover or just the combination of a tummy tuck and breast enhancement surgery. This gives mommies the option to have two surgeries in one healing period.
Weight
One of the common side effects of pregnancy is weight gain, which can take months post-partum before it finally goes away. A tummy tuck procedure is recommended when you are no longer experiencing extreme weight fluctuations or you’re almost at your ideal weight. While this procedure can quickly change the appearance of your belly, it is not a weight-loss method.
Experiencing excessive weight gain or loss in the future can “undo” your tummy tuck since it may affect the laxity of your tummy skin. So if you’re looking to get this procedure, the best time is when you are close to your target weight.
Future Pregnancies
If you’re planning on having another baby, it’s best not to get a tummy tuck just yet. Just like weight fluctuations, a future pregnancy can change the laxity of your tummy skin, and muscles, possibly undoing some or the entirety of the procedure. You’ll get your money’s worth if you are able to maintain the results of your tummy tuck procedure for longer. However, if another pregnancy happens, it is not the end of the world, yet it is plausible that you could need corrective surgery to restore your initial tummy tuck results.
To Finalize Things…
Every mommy can get a tummy tuck procedure, which is the most sought-after plastic surgery to achieve a trimmer, flatter, and tighter stomach, but factors like breastfeeding, mommy’s recovery period, weight fluctuations, and future pregnancies must be considered. To get the maximum benefits of this procedure, it’s a good idea to wait for about three months after giving birth to give your body enough time to stabilize.
If you want more clarifications about getting a tummy tuck procedure after pregnancy, give us a call at (310) 326-3636. Cosmetic consultations are free. At Peninsula Plastic Surgery, we can help you get the body transformation you want! We are a plastic surgeon at Torrance, California who offers mommy makeovers, tummy tuck, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and scar removal surgeries. We are the destination for mommies who want to transform their appearance!
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