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Liposuction 2 Years After Tram-flap Reconstruction?

asked 2 years ago by Lassie 1944 in Florida USA
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 460 times
Tags: abdomen, belly button, breasts, diet, exercise, fat reduction

I've gained fat above my navel to under my breasts now and diet and exercise isn't helping. Is Liposuction a possibility ?

2 answers to Liposuction 2 Years After Tram-flap Reconstruction?

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Liposuction after TRAM flap

Yes, having undergone a TRAM flap would not be an impediment to abdominal liposuction. However, you should ascertain whether any area under your breasts is bulging because of the healing of the flap as opposed to fat pockets.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction after breast reconstruction

Lassie, If possible and desired, your best option to seek the most informed answer to your question is to see your reconstructive surgeon. I regularly perform breast reconstruction (TRAM flaps and other reconstruction methods) and cosmetic procedures (liposuction included) in my practice. There may be a bulge in the upper abdomen from a portion of the TRAM flap itself depending on the exact technique utilized which can really only be answered by your surgeon or a review of the operative... more
Sean A. Simon, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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