Pregnancy and Childbirth After Tummy Tuck
Young or more mature women who are considering tummy tuck surgery always have this question in mind. Will my tummy tuck surgery be ruined if I get pregnant? Will my pregnancy be at risk? Will my baby be harmed? Will my body return to its old state?
It is normal to think about these questions, it is normal to think about these risks. Because every person can change their mind. They may want to have a baby again willingly. She may become pregnant involuntarily and want to bring her baby into the world. These are indispensable parts of human life.
Well, you had tummy tuck surgery and got pregnant soon after? Or; you had tummy tuck surgery and you want to have a baby in the future? We will try to answer these and similar questions.
Pregnancy After Tummy Tuck Surgery
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- Abdominoplasty After Pregnancy
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- Abdominoplasty for those who have deformations in their bodies for some reasons
- Other Causes
What Happens If You Become Pregnant After Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Do not worry about this. We witness patients who become pregnant in a short time after tummy tuck surgery and complete the pregnancy process and have a baby. But remember that this process may carry different risks for each patient.
With information from another source, we would like to share the pregnancy process of a patient with this condition.
The patient candidate, who is married and has 5 children, gave her last birth 16 months ago. She applied to the surgeon with the complaint of skin laxity and sagging skin in the abdominal area. In the interview, she stated that she did not think about a baby anymore. As a result of the necessary controls, tummy tuck surgery was decided. During the surgery, excess skin was removed and the loose abdominal muscles were repaired. The patient was discharged in a healthy condition.
Approximately 1.5 months after the tummy tuck surgery, it was understood that the patient was pregnant. The patient, whose pregnancy process continued, went through some processes and gave birth to a healthy baby by cesarean section at the end of 38 weeks.
It was reported that 4 months after delivery, the patient was still satisfied with the tummy tuck surgery and did not ask for revision again.
In general, there is no clear information that getting pregnant again after tummy tuck surgery will be a problem for the baby. The above event may progress differently in each patient.
Can You Have a Baby After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair?
It is known that patients whose abdominal muscles are repaired during tummy tuck surgery are just as likely to have a baby again as other patients. As the baby grows in the womb, it puts pressure on the muscles. Muscles may relax in this process. This pressure does not affect the mother who has had abdominal muscle repair before. As the process progresses day by day, month by month, the baby maintains its place in the womb.
As a result, it can be said that expectant mothers who undergo tummy tuck surgery by repairing the abdominal muscles are not prevented from having a baby under normal conditions. It is safer to have this process under the control of your gynecologist and plastic surgeon. The two doctors can consult each other on this issue.
How Long After Tummy Tuck Surgery Can I Have a Baby?
It is necessary to wait at least one year to have a baby after tummy tuck surgery. There are some reasons for this.
Abdominoplasty is a major surgery in plastic surgery. The operation process is long. The postoperative recovery period is long. During the healing process of tummy tuck surgery, it is important to regularly maintain and control the stitches and wear a corset for at least 2-3 months. It will take approximately one year for the tummy tuck surgery to be completely finalized and to reach its final form.
Does Pregnancy Disrupt Abdominoplasty?
Yes. Pregnancy can affect the results of tummy tuck surgery. Some patients have reported that they are not affected. During pregnancy, your abdomen will stretch and flex again.
The results of tummy tuck surgery can deteriorate after pregnancy, as pregnancy can cause re-stretching and skin expansions in the abdominal area. The skin and muscles can become loose again, which can affect the aesthetic results of the surgery. This may be different in each pregnant-pregnant patient.
Abdominoplasty usually does not adversely affect pregnancy and labor. However, if the abdominal muscles were tightened during surgery, these muscles will need to expand and be stretched again during pregnancy. This may cause discomfort or a feeling of tightness in the abdomen. This may be different for each patient.
After delivery, the effects of tummy tuck surgery may partially or completely disappear. Some women may experience a re-loosening and sagging of the abdomen after childbirth. In this case, they may consider a tummy tuck surgery again. This may not be the case for every pregnancy.
- Abdominoplasty usually does not adversely affect pregnancy and labor. However, if the abdominal muscles were tightened during surgery, these muscles will need to expand and be stretched again during pregnancy. This can lead to discomfort or a feeling of tightness in the abdomen.
Postpartum
- After delivery, the effects of tummy tuck surgery may partially or completely disappear. Some women may experience a re-loosening and sagging of the abdomen after childbirth. In this case, they may consider a tummy tuck surgery again.
Doctor’s Advice:
- If you are planning a pregnancy or have become pregnant after tummy tuck surgery, you should discuss this with your surgeon and obstetrician. It is important to follow the advice of both specialists for the health of both you and your baby.
Reoperation:
- A tummy tuck surgery can be performed again for deformations and sagging in the abdomen after pregnancy. However, the body should be allowed to heal completely after pregnancy before deciding to operate again.
The best approach for women who have had tummy tuck surgery and are planning to become pregnant afterwards is to discuss their pregnancy plans with their surgeon and time the surgery according to their pregnancy plans. This is important both to maximize the results of the surgery and to make the pregnancy process as comfortable as possible.
