While under the knife going through that C-Section, you may want to have a tummy tuck to flatten it all out at once. Is this a good idea? Read more to know.
So much talk is going around on the possibility of having a tummy tuck and c-section simultaneously. At the same time, there is only one operating room, one dose of putting you to sleep, and definitely, one recovery process.
Every woman wants to go back to their usual beautiful body, and enjoying a flatter stomach is one of these desires. But, how good an idea is having these two surgical procedures simultaneously?
What is a C-tuck?
The process of having two surgeries within the same timeframe, a c-section, and a tummy tuck, is what we would call a c-tuck. Ideally, the baby will come through the tummy, where doctors cut you to help pull the baby out.
Once the doctor whisks out your baby during the c-section, a qualified plastic surgeon will bring the necessary equipment to remove the excess abdominal fat while incorporating liposuction.
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The tummy tuck procedure will take approximately 45 minutes to two and a half hours for successful completion. While coming out of the surgery table after delivery and with a flatter tummy feels like an excellent idea, you should not consider it.
It isn’t easy to get the results you are looking for
After the nine months of carrying out a pregnancy, your muscles and skin go through significant stretching. Such results make it a considerable challenge for a plastic surgeon to assess how much tightening you require. The period after pregnancy allows the recovery from swelling while your body fully recovers from the pregnancy.
You can rest assured that this recovery will come with a bit of excess skin. You can only get a successful abdominoplasty with proper preparation and the procedure happening at the right time and under the right circumstances.
Complications are highly likely to happen.
You are not a good candidate for a tummy tuck after a c-section. You are still carrying a swollen uterus with many hormonal changes in your body. A few complications you could experience by having a c-tuck include blood clots, infections, and other issues which may be a little complicated for your plastic surgeon.
Scheduling a different appointment for the abdominoplasty gives your body time to recover, allowing the plastic surgeon to perform the surgery under the best possible conditions, minimizing risks.
You will go through a rough recovery process.
Recovering from a c-section is a painful process. Topping the pain with an intense body contouring procedure takes you through excruciating pain. It becomes very hectic when you add a newborn baby into this painful process. It is an excellent idea to let your body recover from the c-section. If you still need to remove excess fat from your abdomen afterward, you will have greater strength that allows an easy recovery process after the tummy tuck.
What is the ideal time for a tummy tuck after a c-section?
A tummy tuck can be done after a c-section and produce tremendous results. However, the important thing is to allow the surgical process to occur at the right time and under ideal circumstances. Plastic surgeons recommend that you wait until your weight has stabilized. Preparing for a tummy tuck requires that you do a few things such as;
Body contouring is a personal decision but ensure that your family agrees with it, so you also have full support during the procedure and afterward as you go through recovery.
Conclusion
Having a tummy tuck is not out of the question. It is an excellent idea if you have gone through the process of carrying a child and successfully delivered it. It helps you get back to shape because you can eliminate the excess skin that comes with the childbearing process with the help of a good plastic surgeon. Depending on your body behavior after a c-section, you can decide the type of tummy tuck you want to go through.
However, top surgeons will never recommend getting a tummy tuck immediately after a c-section. You’ll need time to heal.
Thereafter, depending on your body behavior after a c-section, you can decide the type of tummy tuck you want to go through.
Dr. Tarek Bayazid is a renowned plastic surgeon in Dubai. His extensive knowledge in body contouring, including the tummy tuck, makes him sought after. He will help you answer any question that pertains to this procedure, including how fit you are for it, what to expect after the process and how best to prepare.
If you believe that the time is right to have an abdominoplasty after your c-section, if you feel completely healed from the pain and complications that come with a c-section, reach out to Dr. Tarek Aesthetics for a transformative body contouring procedure you will love. Read this article to find out about the price of tummy tuck in Dubai
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