Experienced Greenwich, Connecticut plastic surgeon Dr. Sandra Margoles recommends that you wait at least six months after childbirth before making any final decisions. At that point you will know how much of the weight gain during pregnancy was temporary, and which areas are likely to need a surgical solution.
By contrast, shifting attitudes among some new moms (and their doctors) have recently given rise to a surgical trend involving a procedure known as “C-tuck.” This is when tummy tuck is performed right after a Caesarean birth, providing an instant makeover for mom. This double surgery is inadvisable for a number of reasons, primarily because the body needs time to recover from the stress of pregnancy and to heal. In addition, the stretching of the abdomen and uterus can make it difficult for a surgeon to determine the extent of the tightening you will need. New moms invariably feel weak from labor, and C-tuck simply adds to that exhaustion.