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Is It Ok to Get a Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck at the Same Time?

asked 3 years ago by littlelesr in NJ
Latest answer by Jaime Perez MD
Question viewed 6,052 times

I would like to get a tummy tuck and brazilian butt lift at the same time. Is this possible? I only have 2 weeks off, and I weigh 135 and is 5'4", in ok shape. I just want a flat stomach and round-shaped butt.

21 answers to Is It Ok to Get a Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck at the Same Time?

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Tummy tuck and buttock augmentation at same time

As long as you are in good health, it is possible to have a Brazilian butt lift (fat transfer to buttock) and a tummy tuck at the same time. You may need medical clearance from your primary care physician prior to surgery.  The fatty tissue that will be taken from your abdomen during the tummy tuck can be used to augment your buttock.  Patients must avoid sitting directly on their buttock for about two weeks after surgery to increase the survival of the fat cells in the buttock... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

+5

Combining the surgeries are possible

Combining the Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck is feasible. However, it is important that is performed on only appropriate candidates so that anesthesia time does not become overly lengthy.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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I would not do a tummy tuck and buttock lift at the same operation

Dear littlelesr, I understand your desire to accomplish as much as possible during one operation. However, my main concern is that your recovery will be quite difficult after having surgery on both the front and back of your body. After a buttock lift you will need to sleep and rest on your side or tummy. That would be difficult if you have also had a tummy tuck. Studies have shown that as you increase the number of operations done at one setting, the incidence of complications goes up. I do... more
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Would not recommend Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck at the same time

Littlelesr, I would not recommend getting these two procedures done at the same time for several reasons: 1. Extensive liposuction is required for a Brazilian Butt Lift. This could diminish the circulation to critical areas that a successful tummy tuck relay on. 2. The final positions for a tummy tuck and Brazilian Butt lift are completely different. The final position in a tummy tuck is a sitting position with knees bent. This helps the circulation to the incision but you... more
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Butt Lift, abdominoplasty combination

Hi Littlelesr, I have performed this combination many times. It does make recovery a little harder though, and there is an increased risks of complications, but fortunately, these are still pretty rare. When I do a Brazilian, I recommend you lay on your stomach or sides. When you have a tummy tuck, you can't safely lay on your stomach. Therefore, you are left with your left side or right side or standing. You will definitely need some help for about the first week. It's tough, but I have... more
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

DiscoverTheBeauty.com

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Brazilian Butt Lift & Tummy Tuck at the Same Time

Combining procedures into one surgery is very common, especially with a Brazilian Butt Lift and a tummy tuck. A Brazilian Butt Lift is performed by extracting fat from donor sites utilizing liposuction and meticulously injecting them into the layer of fat in the buttocks to achieve a smooth result. Since liposuction is often performed alongside a tummy tuck to achieve the desired result, it is likely that performing the procedures together is your best option. Ofcourse, each patient... more
Tarick K. Smaili, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Do Brazilian Butt Lift first, tummy tuck second!

This is a very common question!. I have many patients who have received this combination, but they did these surgeries separately. They first received thorough liposuction of the abdomen hips waist back thighs and trunk and then received selective fat grafting to the buttock region. They then recovered from the Brazilian Butt lift. After this procedure they lost a great deal of fat from the abdomen hips and waist and truly enjoyed their new curves. However because of the aggressive... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

+2

Comining the your Brazilian Butt Lift and your Tummy Tuck

Yes. Combining procedures is more beneficial to you in the sense that you will not have to go through recovery twice for two different procedures. It is also cost efficient because you don’t have to pay for the operating room twice. Also, more fat can be harvested and used by combining the procedures. Fat from the abdomen can be liposuctioned from the area where the tummy tuck is planned and used for the buttock augmentation. The one concern you should have is to make sure you are... more
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+2

Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck

SEE VIDEO FOR TUMMY TUCK AND BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT: There are risks to any surgery and certainly performing a prolonged procedure does increase the potential risk of adverse anesthetic reactions, hypothermia, deep venous thrombosis with pulmonary embolism as well as other associated risks.Risks may also be related to your specific medical health. It is difficult to say if the combined risks of staged surgery will be any less than one prolonged surgery and it is best to discuss this with your... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Absolutely

Hi there- The two procedures you're asking about can, in fact be performed together. It may be difficult to do so safely, however, as immediately after a tummy tuck it is ill-advised to lie flat on your stomach, and performing your Brazilian Butt Lift requires it, it is usually better to stage them. Doing them in the opposite order also presents problems, as after your Buttock Augmentation it is not recommended that you lie flat on your back or sit on your new buttocks for some time. So, to... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck at the Same Time

As you can see, there are many different opinions on combining a Brazilian butt lift and tummy tuck during the same surgery. Here is a quick risk-benefit breakdown: Benefit of Combining Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck: 1. One operative time and one time under general anesthesia 2. Shorter combined recovery time Risks of Combining Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck: 1. Longer... more
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

+1

Not ok to have Brazilian butt lift and tummy tuck at the same time

In my practice, I perform butt reshaping very frequently. To answer your question in regard to having multiple procedures done at the same time, including a tummy tuck, you have to understand what involves the postoperative recovery of the fat transfer procedure to the buttock area and what the procedure is about. The fact is that as much fat as possible is needed to reshape the person’s butt and make it proportionate to the body frame. In other words, fat will be taken from the... more
Wilberto Cortes, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.rejuvenusaesthetics.com

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Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift are a Great Combination

It is possible to undergo a tummy tuck and fat transfer to the buttocks for buttock volume enhancement provided you are in good health.  There are some important things to consider though.  I have found that a good amount of fat is needed for the buttocks augmentation (at least 250cc each buttock) and this fat harvesting should never put the tummy tuck result at risk.  Performing too much liposuction on the tummy tuck site can decrease the blood supply to the abdominal... more
Daniel Shapiro, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

shapiroplasticsurgery.com

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Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck at same time: yes, in most cases

I would absolutely consider doing both these procedures at the same time.  I work with an experienced OR team, and we can accomplish these procedures within a safe time in the OR.  The two work very well together, actually, because I can aggressively remove as much fat as possible from the lower abdomen (which will be removed during the tummy tuck) and use all that fat for the buttock augmentation. 
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

Brazilian Butt Lift together with Tummy Tuck possible in most cases

To answer this question a full clinical exam with history is necessary. Technically it is possible to perform both procedures and in many cases it makes more sense. Most of the fat harvested will come from the abdomen and flanks. If the upper abdomen is needed as a source of fat. then the tummy tuck might need to be relayed. However,in my hands i would rather perform liposuction on the lower abdomen and remove as much fat as possible. The tummy tuck will allow me to get a good result by... more
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+1

Brazilian Butt Enhancement can be done with Tummy Tuck at same time

Yes, you can have both done at the same time. Like what the Brazilians also described, a DERMIS FAT GRAFT taken during a Tummy Tuck can be used for Brazilian Butt Lift. I have done 12 of these with success.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
+1

May be best to do the Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck procedures separately

It may be best to do these procedures separately. One reason is that you may not able to achieve optimal results since the positions you are instructed to sit/lay in during your recovery are different for the two procedures. For the Brazilian Butt Lift, patients are advised to lay on their stomach and sides, and only on their backs for a short amount of time. Too much pressure to the area can hinder the survival of the fat-graft. For the Tummy Tuck procedure, recovery is generally most... more
Scott W. Mosser, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.drmosser.com

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Brazilian Butt Lift with Tummy Tuck can be done

I have done this many times. Each time requires a careful discussion with the patient for the following reasons: 1. For the Brazilian Butt Lift it is imperative you avoid pressure to the buttocks to ensure fat graft survival. Therefore, most of your rest time is on your stomach. 2. For the Tummy Tuck, you want to keep the waist slightly bent to protect the muscle repair and keep the skin flap free of tension. In practical terms this means you have to sleep on your stomach with lots of... more
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmeticsurg.net

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Brazilian Butt Lift with Tummy Tuck

Thanks for the question - There are 2 problems with combining those two operations - For a good brazilian butt lift you need to liposuction a significant amount of fat. For most patients most of that fat comes from the abdomen and flanks. There can be potential complications when you liposuction this area and then attempt to perform an abdominoplasty with blood supply. This means that you can have wound healing problems or skin loss in an aggressively liposuctioned area that undergoes... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.trivalleyplasticsurgery.com

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Yes, and sometimes even preferred

Littlelesr, The two procedures are often combined. The benefit to combining the surgeries are: one anesthesia session, one recovery period and cost savings. The prolongation of the operative time may slightly increase the risk rate, but risk precautions keep this possibility very remote. Occasionally, the tummy tuck tissue that is discarded can be used for the buttock. In which case, it is obviously preferable to combine the surgeries. See your board certified plastic surgeon for a... more
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck can be done at the same time

Quite frequently when I perform a tummy tuck, I also do liposuction of the entire mid-section. This provide a great source of fat to graft to the buttock. I typical get about 4000cc from the liposuction and once the fat is prepare I will have around 500cc of pure fat to inject in to each side of the buttock which give a great shape. The liposuction of the midsection also helps to create definition to the upper buttock. A tummy tuck alone will not accomplish this goal for you. I hope this was... more
Michael Chiaramonte, MD

Washington DC Plastic Surgeon

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