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How soon after delivering my baby can I have an abdominoplasty done?

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How soon after delivering my baby can I have an abdominoplasty done?

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How soon a woman can have an abdominoplasty following childbirth depends on individual factors including how quickly your tissues contract or shrink. Typically, I would recommend waiting at least 3, and possibly as long as 9, months after delivery. I would encourage you to resume a daily exercise regime including abdominal toning and strengthening exercises, starting 6 weeks after delivery. The advice of a board-certified ASAPS-member surgeon, following his or her examination of your abdominal area, is the best way to determine when you may be ready for surgery.

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