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How Soon After Consultaion Can I Have a Mommy Maover?
asked 1 year ago by rockville956 in rockville,md
Latest answer by Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
Question viewed 1,033 times
Tags: consultation, timing
i am planning on getting a mommy makeover.i will be paying all upfront ,so i'm not worried about that.i haven't gone for a consultaion,but i want to know how long after consultation can i have the surgury ?
49 answers to How Soon After Consultaion Can I Have a Mommy Maover?
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How Soon for Surgery After Consultation
You can have surgery as soon as you have adequately prepared, for example:
No blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, Vtamin E) for 14 days before surgery
Medical clearance (your doctor will need to review some blood tests to be sure you are safe for surgery)
Home preparations: meal preparation, laundry, etc. You won't be shopping, cooking, cleaning for at least 10-12 days.
Support: Someone to take care of you for 2-3 days; someone to take care of your children...
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How long after consultation should you have surgery
The first priority is that you are in good overall medical health before considering a mommy makeover. You will need to be seen by your primary care physician to have medical clearance prior to surgery. After your consultation you should meet with the surgeon one more time, perhaps a week later so that you can ask addtional questions that were not addressed at the first visit. You may also want to meet with more than one plastic surgeon to determine which surgeon is right for you...
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Time for a mommie makeover
Typically there will be labwork needed prior to your surgery. We need to see this labwork with enough time to make a change and repair things once they're discovered. Doing the labs on the day of or prior to surgery is a moot point because it implies that either your surgery goes or doesn't go. Minimum after your consult you probably need at least a couple of weeks. That's a ballpark estimate because if you're totally and completely healthy then there...
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Mommy makeover
Provided you are in good health, a non-smoker, and there are no medical issues that need to be sorted out, your mommy makeover could potentially happen as soon as:
1) you and your surgeon can agree on a surgery date, and
2) you complete any pre-operative testing and teaching your surgeon requires.
All the best,
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Mommy Makeover scheduling
The factors that limit Mommy Makeover scheduling are:
1. Breast feeding, should be 6 months after breast feeding is finished, to make sure the size and droopiness of the breasts is stable.
2. Physical exam with your doctor, including any tests the doctor feels are necessary
3. Blood tests
4. Your surgeon''s schedule.
5. Your health. Have you made reasonable efforts to lose the baby weight? Are you done having children
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Depends on your health and your surgeons availability
It really depends on your surgeon and your health. If you are healthy and have a BMI lower than 30 and do not need any further medical clearance the time between your initial consultation and surgery really depends on your surgeons schedule and surgery availability. In our pracitce we typically are booked out for surgery 2 months in advance.
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Mommy makeover: From consultation to surgery
In our office we often can book the surgery in conjunction with the consultation so that you can have your surgery the next day (assuming that you are in good condition and have no medical problems that need to be further investigated). We see a lot of patients from out of state who come to us for surgery. With that in mind, we can often compress the time frame from consultation to surgery.
Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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How Soon After Consultaion Can I Have a Mommy Maover?
Once you have had a consultation and the surgeon and you have agreed on the specifics of the surgery it will depend almost entirely on his schedule and yours and how they fit together. It could be 2-3 weeks or longer depending on your state of health medications, etc.. In our office, if you want to have the procedure as soon as possible our scheduling surgery will put you on a special list to be called if an early time opens up. This may happen because the previoulsy scheduled patient came...
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Mommy makeovers
You sound quite certain about your desire to have this type of surgery. Congratulations! The results can be spectacular and so rewarding. You will need to be in your best health, best weight( although this doesn't mean that you have to be super thin). You need to be a non smoker, or without any form of nicotine for between 4 and 6 weeks. Nicotine would cause the potential death of some of the skin of the abdomen, as well as to slow down your overall...
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Timing of the mommy makeover
Assuming you are in good health and you can coordinate your calendar with your surgeon, you can have the procedure any time you wish. If you have recently had a baby I would recommend waiting a few months to get into shape.
All the best,
Talmage J. Raine MD FACS
Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Timing of mommy makeover after consultation
Hello,
Technically there is no time limit for how soon you can or cannot have a mommy makeover after the consultation. Often it depends on your schedule and your plastic surgeons schedule. There are of course circumstances that may require additional time such as medical clearance, weight stability if weight loss is active, etc.
All the best,
Dr Repta
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Scheduling surgery soon after a consultation
Depending on the availability of the surgery schedule, I would try my best to accommodate the date that you wish for. However, in order to be prepared for surgery, it is in your best interest to be in good health. I ask my patients to reach their ideal weight prior to proceeding with surgery to avoid additional surgery. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss the best and safest possible option for you. A mommy makeover may involve multiple procedures including a tummy tuck,...
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6 to 8 weeks normal time between consultation and mommy makeover
HI.
You need to get medical photographs and medical clearance and then you need to be fitted into the plastic surgeon's schedule.
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Mommy Makeover and Surgical Timing
Thanks for your question. During the intial consultation, we pinpoint the areas that need to be addressed in the mommy makeover, whether it be your abdomen, stomach, or both. The timing of the operation depends on how healthy you are. We would want you to have stopped breastfeeding for at least a year, and make sure you have help at home, not only for someone to take care of you, but to take care of your little ones, as you will not be able to lift anything greater than 10...
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Jennifer Buck, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover
Each Plastic Surgeon has their own rules for this. In my office we usually wait 2 weeks from the preoperative visit to the operation itself. You should avoid blood thinning medications for 10 days before any surgery. You should be healthy and a non-smoker too.
Jay H. Ross, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Scheduling after consultation
Scheduling mommy makeover surgery after consultation is based on your plastic surgeon's schedule and facility's availability. Most experienced, busy plastic surgeons are usually booked out 1-2 months in advance. Of course, you need to be healthy, off Aspirin, and not be a smoker as well.
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How soon can I have any surgery after the consult?
How soon you can undergo an operative procedure after meeting with the surgeon depends on many factors, and it varies. Several things need to be in place before you can proceed with a surgery:
You need to be medically fit for surgery (all medical issues stable, off aspirin for 2 weeks [if appropriate], not smoking, etc.)
You and your surgeon need to come to an agreement regarding the goals of the surgery
The operating room is available for the length of time...
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How soon after consultation
If you are in good health and you have found a surgeon you trust, the only thing left is the surgeon finding time on his/her schedule and more importantly, having things ready at home and at work. I reccomend my patient's take one week off from a desk job and 2-3 weeks for more strenous work. Also, you will need help at home for at least 3 days after the procedure. Hope this helps.
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Surgical Timing after Consultation.
IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER BUT A GUESS IS.................possibly in a few days if all is 100%. Off aspirin etc, good health, grest candidate, no red flags to not do your surgery, stable, ggod support at home, etc etc. Then your schedule must allow and the doctors schedule must allow, and the Operating facility, and anesthesia etc etc. It takes time to coordinate all of this. If all is perfect, possibly within a few weeks is a logical time of expectation. And re
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George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
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Cosmetic surgery can be performed soon after your consultation
Thank you for your question. Cosmetic surgery can be performed after a consultation as long as you are medically cleared for your procedure first. This usually involves some bloodwork and a history and physical from your internist. Some patients can get this done within a week if they are healthy with few medical problems. Other patients may have to wait a little longer for clearance if they are are blood thinners or have other medical concerns that need to be...
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Mommy Makeover in Atlanta
Scheduling for Mommy makeover depends on many factors. Once you have made the decision to move forward with your selected Plastic Surgeon, assuming that you are a candidate for the procedure(s), the availability of the surgeons and facility will also play a role. In Atlanta, we are able to schedule surgery within 2-3 weeks after consultation. Another factor is your family/friend support. How long will it take for your friends and family to be available to help you.
There is no need...
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Surgery after consult-Mommy Makeover
Generally, if you are healthy, and don't require any pre-medical testing (labs ect.) you can schedule your surgery as the surgeons schedule allows. In our office, that is usually between 4-6 weeks from consult, depending on the length of surgery-shorter cases being easier to find time...but keep in mind-most people take about a month or more to chose and purchase a car-surgery shouldn't be a rush decision. Once you feel comfortable with your surgeon and the procedures you've decid
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Thomas B. Lintner, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Every office is different
Every office is different based on the surgeon’s schedule, the facility (operating room) availability, your schedule, and your care takers schedule. At the Sullivan Centre there is typically a 4-6 week wait between consultation and surgery however because we have our own accredited surgical center we make every effort to mesh our schedule with the patients. Always keep in mind when looking at dates that there will be a period of recovery so that you can plan. Contact you ASPS...
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Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Scheduling your mommy makeover.
How soon after your consultation you could have your surgery depends on several factors: 1) Your health, 2) whether any pre operative medical clearance from your medical doctor is needed or any pre operative blood work or other tests are needed, 3) what medications you take which may need to be stopped, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, 4) and finally what the availability of your surgeon is. Safety should always be paramount so be sure all issues are addressed prior to surgery, even if...
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How Soon After Consultaion Can I Have a Mommy Maover?
The time frame after consultation will depend on your surgeons availability, and your health. Good luck!
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Timing for mommy makeover
The answer for this question is going to be specific to you and the surgeon you select. I don't think you should rush into surgery, but make sure you find a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and someone you feel comfortable with. From there, depending on your surgeon's schedule and whether they have operating room time available, you can select a date for surgery, maybe within about 10-14 days to give you time to get your...
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Jason Brett Lichten, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover planning
Most plastic surgeons will want to see you in consultation and develop a plan based on your specific goals. The next step is a pre-operative visit, typically about 10-14 days before tha surgery. You don't want to rush any of this since it takes time to make sure you are comfortable with the informed consent process (risks and alternatives) as well as implant size if that is part of the plan. There may also be arrangements for help at home that need to be made.
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Depends on your surgeon's schedule.
There is no absolute time. It is a matter of scheduling. It may be limited by the doctor or the facility's schedules. Arrangments have to be made to make sure it is safe. You have to be off anti-inflamatory drugs like asprin etc for about 2 weeks.
These are some of the factors. Good luck
Rodney A. Green, MD
Cleveland Plastic Surgeon
Cleveland Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover surgery scheduling
The time from your consultation to surgery depends on whether you may need to loose some weight, what preop medical evaluation and testing you need, what surgeries your will have as your mommy makeover, the surgeon's schedule, and your schedule.
Longer procedure times usually require some weeks to book, whereas shorter procedures may sometimes be added to an already existing schedule and can be done on shorter notice.
The key concern is not the rapidity of scheduling, but...
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Depending on circumstances, a mommy makeover is possible right after the consultation.
Patients are selected for surgery with their safety as the premier consideration. Once it is established that the patient is a good candidate for any combination of "mommy makeover" operations, the surgeon may proceed. There are many facets to this conclusion which precludes a full answer to the question in this forum.
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Los Angeles Mommy Makeover
Thank you for the question.
The answer to your question is simple: If you have no past medical history that would preclude you from having surgery and you have been cleared by your physician with requisite labs and an ECG, you may proceed with your procedure relatively soon (within days), scheduling usually being the rate limiting step. Other things that may delay your procedure include recent use of NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen). Consult with your surgeon to discuss all these details...
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Mommy Makeover Surgery Scheduling
Depending on the availability of your surgeon and the operating room, your procedure can often be performed within a few weeks of your initial consultation. It is important to undergo a safe preoperative evaluation prior to any elective cosmetic surgery. It is important to have an up to date mammogram if you are of age, and to undergo any appropriate laboratory workup. If everything checks out, you should be able to schedule surgery rather quickly...
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Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Time from consultation to surgery
The answer depends on several things. Most busy plastic surgeons are booked out weeks in advance. Sure, a 1 or 2 hour case can easily be added on to accomodate a patient. However, mommy makeover procedures are usually combined breast and tummy surgeries. In addition, you may need an a medicine clearance depending on your health status. In addition, you may want to visit more than one plastic surgeon. Once you have selected your board certified plastic...
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As soon as it can be scheduled.
If you are appropriate for the procedure or procedures that you want you can be scheduled as soon as the arrangements can be made.
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Planning for surgery
In most cases after a consultation, it may take several weeks to actually have the surgery. However, it all really depends on the length of the procedure, the operating room availability and the surgeon's schedule. After your consultation, you will likely need to have a medical clearance exam by your primary care doctor and may need to have some blood tests or other studies to make sure you are healthy for surgery. Cosmetic plastic surgery is elective, so every...
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Scheduling a Mommy Makeover
You can get the mommy makeover as soon as the scheduling between the surgeon' s availability and surgical facility permits. This could be days if there is a last minute cancellation or weeks. Best of luck
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Consultation to mommy makeover surgery--How quick can I be scheduled?
If you have a specific surgical date in mind, you must first see one or more board-certified plastic surgeons to decide on whom you wish to perform your surgery, what exactly will be done, how long your doctor recommends to take off work or other activities, as well as time to have a preoperative physical and lab tests, arrange for help after surgery, and make preparations at home (ice bags, head of bed elevated or recliner chair, food in the freezer, etc.).
I have out-of-state patients...
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Earliest scheduling of Mommy Makeover
The time between the consultation and surgery depends on many factors, including your surgeon's schedule, availability of the surgical facility, and when you can complete your pre-surgical medical clearance. Your board-certified plastic surgeon is the best person to let you know how soon the Mommy Makeover surgery can be scheduled.
Arnold S. Breitbart, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon
Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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The Time Between A Consultation and the Surgery For A Mommy Makeover Can Be Variable
The timing between a consultation and any plastic surgery procedure can be variable and is affected by numerous factors. Besides the obvious schedules of the plastic surgeon and the patient, other important factors include the need for any preoperative laboratory tests and the availability of the facility where the procedure is to be performed. In my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, service to the patient and the consideration of their schedule and timing...
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Depends on the doctor
Some times I am booked for months and other times it can be scheduled quickly. If you are interested in coming up to NY give my office a call.
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Recovery time planning is important for Mommy Makeover procedures
I would add that the recovery time necessary for a Mommy Makeover that includes a tummy tuck is substantial. Its not a 'weekend' recovery. I tell my tummy tuck patients to plan on taking off 2 weeks from work and having some help around the house for at least the first week. Rushing into a mommy Makeover procedure without proper time management planning is a big mistake.
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Depends on the surgeon
A surgery such as a mommy makeover takes anywhere from 4-8 hrs, depending on which surgeries are involved. Usually this long of a surgery takes some advance planning from the surgeons perspective. In our office, this often means abour 4-6 wks depending on the time of year. I agree with the other surgeons on this board - see the physician first, make sure that there is a comfort level on both sides (between you and the surgeon, and between the surgeon and yourself). ...
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Consultation and surgery
It is hard to predict how soon after a consulttation you can have surgery. It depends upon how busy the surgeon is, and what type of work-up you need pre-op to schedule surgery. The earliest is probaably two weeks, but I wouldn't wait until the last minute to get the appointment.
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How Soon After Consultaion Can I Have a Mommy Maover?
Your question's answer is not dependent on us the expert posters but the chosen surgeon's schedule. From MIAMI Dr. B
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Mommy makeover
You first concern should be to choose the experinced well trained , board certified plastic surgeon. Meet the plastic surgeon in consultation make sure he/she has all the credentials. and discuss your desires and see if the surgeon can deliver what you need and the two personalities work well. THEN YOU CAN DISCUSS TIME FOR THE SURGERY.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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The time it takes between Consultation and having Surgery
That all depends on how busy the surgeon is that you consult with. We are typically booked for at least 6-8 weeks. Occasionally a patient may have a personal conflict or reason that they need to postpone their surgery, so occasionally an earlier opening may develop. Also, after the first consultation, you need to have a physical examination by your medical doctor as well as blood work. Sometimes it takes time to get an appointment with your medical doctor to get these things done. In my...
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How Soon After Consultation Can I Have a Mommy Makeover?
Regarding: "How Soon After Consultaion Can I Have a Mommy Maover?
i am planning on getting a mommy makeover.i will be paying all upfront ,so i'm not worried about that.i haven't gone for a consultaion,but i want to know how long after consultation can i have the surgury ?"
Most good surgeons would want to see you more than one time to make sure you fully understand the operations, their risks, their benefits and their recovery. If you are in good health and are a good...
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Mommy makeover can be done soon after your consultation.
That depends on the availability of your PS and if you are in good health. Breast implants can take on average a week to 2 weeks.
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Time between plastic surgery consultation and surgery
The time it takes do do a mommy makeover is significant on a surgeon's schedule and depends on what you are doing and how expeditiously the surgeon can do an expert job.
There would usually be a few weeks to months before having it done. I'd be worried if they could do it very quickly as it would probably indicate that they weren't busy and that doesn't speak well of the practice.
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