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Liposuction and Tummy Tuck procedures During C-section?
I am thinking of having liposuction tummy tuck procedures during c-section, is it ok? I'm 25 years old. I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I have one baby--she's 22 months old. She was delivered in c-section and I'd love to know the risks before doing it.
c section and tummy tuck
Thanks for the question - Most board certified plastic surgeons will tell you that this is not a good idea. here are a few 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.
