A tummy tuck procedure involves the removal of excess skin and the tightening of separated abdominal muscles. The dissolvable sutures used internally typically absorb within 6 months. Therefore, it is generally recommended that patients wait between 6 months to 1 year before attempting to conceive after a tummy tuck. Should an unplanned pregnancy occur sooner, there is typically no adverse effect on either the mother or the baby. The internal sutures will gradually absorb as the baby grows, and the abdominal wall is capable of expanding naturally to accommodate the pregnancy. However, if pregnancy is planned in the near future, it is usually more appropriate to postpone the tummy tuck until after the pregnancy and the postpartum period have concluded.