10 Nov Two Birds…One Stone…Hmmm How About A Tummy Tuck Right After A C-Section?
In two words…uh, No.  Having a tummy tuck following a c-section is not a fantastic idea for several reasons.
Tummy Tuck and Pregnancy Body Changes
First, the tummy tuck surgeon will not be able to make adequate judgment calls aesthetically. You have been stretched for 9 months and by not giving yourself proper healing time and allowing the skin to return to normal on its own, the results of the tummy tuck will not be even close to the results you would be expecting. It takes the body a good 3 to 6 months to regain strength and return to its baseline. Swelling must go down and the skin must contract on its own. Abdominoplasty should not take place before all of this takes place.
Be In Good Health after Pregnancy
It is very important that the patient be in good health and after a c-section, most women are not in their top physical condition. There could have been blood loss, they may have a depressed immune system, estrogen levels can be unstable, not to mention fatigue. Making it definitely not a good time to proceed with another major surgery.
Mobility and Pain Management After Pregnancy
Now, add the demands of a newborn baby into the equation and things are getting even worse. Post op pain meds for your abdominoplasty are not an option with nursing mothers and moving around enough to take care of a newborn would be next to impossible.
Tummy Tuck Consultation with Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson
Simply put, enjoy your time with your baby and put the tummy tuck on the back burner. Rushing into a tummy tuck after a c-section is not a viable option. Once you have given your body a chance to heal on all levels, give us a call and we will schedule your private one on one consultation. We have a talented team of professionals who will guide you through the steps you will take to a successful tummy tuck procedure. Learn more about Dr. Shaun Parson and please contact our Scottsdale office at 480-282-8386 to schedule a consultation.