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Tummy Tuck after a Caesarean Section

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Having a caesarean section, or c-section, may have not been in your original birthing plan but when it comes to delivering your baby safely, you’ll do anything to ensure that happens.

blog-tummy-tuck-after-c-section-surgery-the-private-clinicDuring a caesarean, layers of your tissue and muscle in your tummy are cut so that the surgeon can access your womb. This can cause scar tissue to form and the skin on your stomach to sag and no amount of exercise seems to be helping you tone back up so there is no surprise that we get a number of enquiries about tummy tucks for post c-section mums.

It may appear that women, especially celebrities are back to normal life straight after pregnancy and having a c-section but recovering from a c-section in preparation for a tummy tuck is something that can’t be rushed.

What can a tummy tuck do?

A tummy tuck or an abdominoplasty can provide many benefits to those who are healthy and have recovered fully after her pregnancy and a caesarean section.

A tummy tuck procedure involves removing excess skin and fat to flatten the tummy, however during a tummy tuck you can also ask your surgeon if they are able to repair your rectus abdominis muscles which many have separated during pregnancy.

If you do have a separated rectus abdominis muscle then the procedure will be able to tone and strengthen your tummy and waist again as well as removing  the c-section scar and any stretch marks.

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We recommend waiting at least 6 months after a c-section before considering surgery as this will give your c-section scar enough time to heal, any swelling to go and your body to return to its pre-pregnancy state before further surgery is carried out. It may also be beneficial for both you and your child that you wait until they are a little older as a tummy tuck is still major surgery and the downtime means you may find tasks like lifting difficult and struggle to keep up with the demands of a new baby.

It is also best to be at your ideal weight before you book in for a tummy tuck as keeping at a stable weight before and after the procedure will ensure that the results last.  It can be challenging to lose weight whilst breast feeding so we would also recommend waiting until you are no longer doing this as any medications taken during surgery could also have negative effects on your baby.

Another factor to consider is if you are likely to continue having children, in order to get the best results it is probably better if you were to wait until you have no more plans for future children.

What about the c-tuck?

When doing your research about a tummy tuck after a c-section, you may have seen the term ‘c-tuck’ appearing which is where the tummy tuck is performed at the same time as the c-section.

Although seemingly a great idea, in respect of everything mentioned above we would not recommend this at all.  Your body changes so much during pregnancy, your skin and muscles are stretched now but they will contract back down on their own meaning that the type of tummy tuck procedure you require may be different in a few months’ time.

A c-section is a major operation in itself and you will need to take the time out to recover. Having another operation on top of that is not only going to add to the risks and complications but it is also going to affect your recovery time when you should be focusing your time and efforts on caring for your newborn.

So although it may be tempting to rush into getting your pre-pregnancy body back, for the first year at least we suggest focusing your time on your child and instead exercising to ensure your body is in the best condition for surgery and of course always make sure to do your research.

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The Private Clinic
Working with only the very best surgeons ensures that we can produce the results you want safely. We’re proud to have some of the UK’s most respected doctors as part of our Tummy Tuck team, including:

Tummy tuck consultations are available in London, Birmingham, Northampton, Leeds and Manchester.

If you would like to discuss tummy tuck options please call 03339209135 or use our tummy tuck online contact form to book a consultation with one of our surgeons or advisors.

Vaser Liposuction Following Childbirth

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Having children can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life but that doesn’t stop many mums feeling unhappy with the shape of their bodies after the birth of their child.

Endless photos of flat tummy celebrities who have only recently had children grace magazines, social media, newspapers and TV almost daily making the reality of ever shifting that post-baby tum seem almost impossible!

Pregnancy can take your body through a range of whirlwind of changes from the rapid weight gain to the quick loss following child birth along with the stretched skin in between can leave your body looking a little different to how it may have been prior to pregnancy.

One of the most common complaints from women following childbirth is excess fat left on their stomach which no amounts of exercise has been able to shift. Because of the small area, many women turn to liposuction in particular to help reduce this stubborn area of fat but this is not always the best option.

Liposuction can be a very effective treatment for reducing excess fat from the body but following childbirth, the muscles of a woman’s stomach can become stretched and separated which is known as diastasis recti.

Diastasis recti, or rectus abdominis diastasi is when the rectus abdominis muscles in your abdomen separate during pregnancy. These muscles can heal and come back together following childbirth usually within 3 months but in some cases they will stay stretched which leaves a gap in your abdomen often causing your stomach to stick out.

An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck procedure is the best way to treat the abdomen as a whole. The muscles within the stomach can be repaired as well as any excess fat or skin reduced at the same time.

If you do not have abdominal separation then liposuction can help to remove the excess fat and vaser liposuction is often one of the best methods as it is a energy assisted lipo technique which uses ultrasound so it can help with skin contraction as the heat can increase collagen production.

When it comes to undergoing cosmetic surgery following childbirth, our surgeons will advise for you to wait for ideally 1 year following childbirth before going ahead with any type of surgery. This is to allow your body to recovery and heal following labour as well as allowing your body to settle. Following childbirth your body will continue to change shape and weight in the months following so it is important to be be at your ideal and maintainable weight before surgery.

Another important factor to consider is your downtime following surgery. Vaser liposuction does allow many patients to be up and about a lot quicker than traditional liposuction but there will still be a period of time where you may benefit from additional help as tasks such as lifting or bathing your child may be a struggle.

Vaser Liposuction at The Private Clinic

The Private Clinic is a training centre for Advanced VASER Lipo. We perform over 1,300 VASER procedures every year. Our Doctors and medical teams are of the most experienced in the country. Click here to find out more about our team.

Our vaser liposuction doctors are:

We pride ourselves on ensuring you have the best quality and most comprehensive care:

  • 24-hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
  • As many post-operative care and appointments with your surgeon, doctor and nursing team as required.
  • One year cover for all surgical, hospital and nursing care, in case of any medical issue giving you peace of mind*.
  • Comprehensive patient information, every step of the way
  • Highly experienced surgeons and doctors who have years of experience in vaser liposuction.
  • Outstanding hospital facilities.
  • Competitively priced for our expertise and experience.
  • Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a newfound shape.
  • Clinics located in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.
  • View our before and after photo gallery.
  • Read our patient stories.

To find out more about Vaser Liposuction at The Private Clinic click here to view our FAQs or call 0333 920 2471 or click here to book an appointment.