Most surgeons recommend waiting at least 6–12 months after delivery. You should have stopped breastfeeding for 3–6 months, returned to a stable post-pregnancy weight, and feel physically and emotionally ready for surgery and recovery. Dr. Moore and Dr. Sarosiek help you determine the right timing based on your healing and family planning.

If the stretch marks are on the skin being removed (typically the lower abdomen), they will be gone. Stretch marks above the belly button may be repositioned lower but will not be excised.

You are fitted with a compression garment immediately after surgery and should not remove or loosen it until your surgeon directs you to. The stage one garment is typically worn for 7 to 10 days, after which you may be cleared to switch to a stage two garment. We ask patients to wear some form of compression for six weeks.

Yes — this is strongly recommended. A future pregnancy can stretch the abdominal skin and muscles and affect breast results, potentially reversing your outcome. While a later pregnancy poses no added health risk, completing your family first gives the most lasting result.