First performed for medical purposes, the tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — has been around for nearly 100 years. However, this procedure is now commonly performed for both medical and cosmetic benefits, and the surgical techniques involved have come a long way since the first tummy tuck was performed in France.

After having a C-section, many women have questions about whether or not they can still have a tummy tuck in the future, and, if so, how long they might have to wait to do so. In short, you can schedule a tummy tuck after a C-section, but you will first have to wait until you’ve healed.

Following pregnancy, significant fluctuations in weight or even since puberty, many women struggle with the appearance of stretch marks in areas like the stomach, hips and thighs. When considering abdominoplasty, one of the most common questions that people ask is, “Does a tummy tuck fix existing stretch marks?” In short, the answer is that it depends.