What does pregnancy look like after abdominoplasty?

Abdominoplasty performed before pregnancy does not pose any type of risk to the woman nor does it interfere with the baby’s development or health. However, as the skin stretches due to the baby’s growth and there is a greater possibility of fat accumulation in the abdominal region, it is possible lose the results of the abdominoplasty, and further correction surgery may be indicated.

It is normally recommended that pregnancy occur at least 1 year after abdominoplasty, as this ensures correct skin healing, or that the surgery is only performed after pregnancy to correct sagging.

Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to remove excess fat and skin located between the navel and the pelvic region and stitches the rectus abdominis muscle so that the abdomen is firmer, even if there is new accumulation of fat. Abdominoplasty is usually performed together with liposuction so that the fat accumulated in the stomach area and on the sides of the body can be removed. Learn more about abdominoplasty.

What does pregnancy look like after abdominoplasty?

Abdominoplasty does not interfere with the baby’s development, however some differences can be noted, the main ones being:

• The belly grows lessbut this does not interfere with the baby’s growth;
• It is common for women to feel sore belly as if you had done a lot of abdominal exercises;
• The risk of stretch marks is greater but the skin continues to stretch normally but it is necessary to constantly hydrate the skin so that the skin does not break, creating stretch marks;
• Birth can be normal or cesareanand the cesarean section does not interfere in any way with plastic surgery;
• As women have less belly fat, they can feel the baby more intenselysince early.

Having had an abdominoplasty does not prevent a new pregnancy, as it does not alter the functioning of the reproductive organs and the skin, no matter how stretched it is, also has the ability to stretch even further.

Does the belly return to normal after pregnancy?

If the weight gain during pregnancy is adequate, between 9 and 11 kg, the appearance of the belly can be very close to what it was before getting pregnant. However, abdominoplasty does not prevent the appearance of stretch marks, and in addition, the accumulation of fat can increase abdominal volume, compromising the results of plastic surgery on the abdomen performed before pregnancy.