Question:
Should I have tummy tuck if I haven't had any kids but want them

I met with the plastic surgeon and got approved for panniculectomy (covered by insurance) but today when I call to schedule the office tells me that I should go ahead and get the complete tummy tuck. But I remember them saying during my consultation that I shouldn't get tummy tuck since I've never had kids but want kids in the future. I was 450lbs and now 235 so I never expected or wanted to be skinny or have a tight body. Everything esle is flabby so I don't want to jeopardize my chances for smooth pregancy/delivery because of cosmetics. Am I foolish to go ahead with panni procedure instead of full tummy tuck?    — vestad (posted on November 30, 2007)

November 30, 2007
HI Vesta I work as a MA for a plastic surgery and we see this all the time. 1. a panniculectomy will only remove the skin below your belly button. 2 It will not remove the skin above your belly button unless you have the vertical extension and your muscle plicated. 3 as far as children if you know that you want children in the future... I would only have the panniculectomy. you can only safely have 1 tummy tuck in your life time. With the panni you can safely have multiple children. you can ask me any more questions. Ill be glad to guide you Holly [email protected]
   — Feetham00

December 1, 2007
Vesta be very careful what you choose, both surgeries come with issues regarding pregnancy. Even if you wait 3 years to get pregnant, if you have twins or if you have large babies (I did), you can still bust open that incision if it goes too tight during pregnancy. I would be very careful what you choose. Do some research and get some fact outside of your surgeons office before you decide. Maybe a 2nd opinion or a GYN surgeon's opinion might help you. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

December 3, 2007
I was told not have ANY plastic surgery done after WLS if you planned on having kids.
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