Pregnancy is an experience that changes the life that can leave lasting effects on a woman’s body, particularly the abdomen. If you are a new mother who fights with loose skin, stretched muscles or a persistent belly dog that no diet or exercise seems to fix, a abdominoplasty may sound like the perfect solution. But what soon after giving birth can you consult this procedure?
In West End Plastic Surgery in Washington, DC, our team of experts, including Dr. Paul G. Ruff IV and Dr. Amir Arsalan, includes the physical and emotional journey that women face after childbirth and offers personalized abdomen procedures to help restore trust and comfort. With a deep commitment to compassionate security, safety and innovation, our fully accredited surgical suite provides the ideal configuration for its after pregnancy transformation.
Wait until your body has completely recovered
Althegh tempting to undergo an abdominoplasty immediately, we recommend waiting at least 6-12 months after childbirth. This allows your body to be the right time to heal, your uterus returns to its original size and hormonal levels to stabilize. By then, its weight will probably have mess, which makes it easier for its surgeon to create long -term results and natural aspect.
Finish breastfeeding
If you are breastfeeding, it is better to wait until after your baby has completely weaned before moving forward with surgery. Breastfeeding can affect its hormonal levels and body composition, influencing the surgical results and the healing response of your body.
Finish having children
The results of the abdominoplasty are durable, but another pregnancy can undo the benefits of adjustment and contour of surgery. That is why many doctors really wait until they have finished having children before obtaining a abdominoplasty. It is not a strict rule, but it is an important consultation if you want to protect your investment.
Give yourself in your health
It must be close to its objective and free weight of complications such as infections, blood clots or postpartum depression before considering surgery. Your doctor will also review your general health to make sure she is a good candidate.