Typically tummy tuck surgery is a single-time operation, however, depending on what the skin and other tissues look like now and depending on what your goals for surgery are, a secondary tummy tuck may be an option.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Thank you for your question. In short, yes. But it would truly depend on the specifics of your case. I have seen in practice that some patients will have a tummy tuck performed and after a subsequent pregnancy will require a second tummy tuck to address the laxity that the pregnancy caused on her previous tummy tuck results. A tummy tuck addresses excess skin of the abdomen as well as laxity or separation of the abdominal wall muscles, which is commonly referred to as a diastasis. If you are interested in a tummy tuck procedure, please consider scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Yes, that usually is not necessary but if you have children after your first TT and develop more excess skin, then you can. Also if you have bariatric surgery and you lose a lot more you may just need a revision rather than another full TT with muscle repair/pubic lift and extended TT like I do. My specialty is face and body contouring after weight loss. I am President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons.

Published on Jul 11, 2012