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Would it be Safe to Perform Tummy Tuck Surgery Right After a C-section?
Is it safe to get a tummy tuck right after I give birth via c-section?
Not a good choice
Thanks for the question. There are many reasons that this isn't a great idea. First - having just given birth you're still carrying a significant amount of your pregnancy weight. A good abdominoplasty requires a patient be at their ideal bodyweight. You will absolutely get a substandard result. Second - combining procedures (especially procedures as different as a C-section and a tummy tuck) can increase complications. Third - and something people don't think about a lot - is the post-op period doesn't work well with a new baby. An abdominoplasty involves more than just cutting the skin. Muscle plication itself will require additional recovery and possibly narcotic pain medication that may make breast feeding more complicated. You should wait until you're at your ideal bodyweight and have time to focus on your recovery. I hope this helps.
