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How Long After a Breast Lift/implants Should I Wait to Get a Lower Body Lift?

asked 8 months ago by katiels2388 in Rolling Meadows, IL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: costs, timing

I have enough money to get a breast lift and implants, but not enough yet for a lower body lift. I lost over 80 pounds and would still like to lose some more weight before the LBL, but with money left in the reimbursement plan I'm hoping to get the lift and implants now. How long would I have to wait after this procedure to get a lower body lift? I'm hoping to get a periaerolar lift with silicone gel implants under the muscle, if that makes a difference...

13 answers to How Long After a Breast Lift/implants Should I Wait to Get a Lower Body Lift?

Timing Between Plastic Surgical Procedures?

Thank you for the question. It would probably be in your best interest to wait at least 3 months in between procedures. Surgery does involve physical and emotional stress and recovery and it would be best if you are in the best “shape” possible before the second procedure. Please make sure you are being treated by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Body lift timing

In general I have the patient wait about 4 months between procedures. I find this give them ample time to recover from the first surgery and I believe lowers their risk of intraoperative complications. WIthout seeing your pictures its difficult to determine which lift would be best for you. In many cases in patients with massive weight loss, a more aggressive lift is needed. This may include a vertical or anchor mastopexy ( a scar around the areola and down towards the crease). Also,... more

Christian Prada, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

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How Long After a Breast Lift/implants Should I Wait to Get a Lower Body Lift?

Several comments, if you are not close to your ideal wait and are still losing weight I would NOT have ANY body Contouring surgery. As you lose more weight your breast WILL lose volume and sag ruining what could have been a great result. This applies as well to the Lower Body Lift surgery - there is NO point in doing it until your weight is stable. Gaining or losing weight after Body Contouring surgery will result in inferior results. As to when you should have a Lower Body... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Excess skin after weight loss

I think you are going about this wrong and will be unhappy if continue on this path. You should not have any procedure until your weight loss has plateaued and your body has adjusted to the new weight (about 6 months after reaching the plateau). You need to be at a baseline level in order for your surgeon to plan the surgery and get a reasonable stable result. If you continue to lose weight after the surgery there is a good chance you will need another surgery to accommodate for the extra... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgery timing with anticipated weight loss

Hold on a minute! Congratulations on your loss! One of my professional passions is taking care of weight loss patients. I know that sometimes, there is a great sense of pressure to get the excess tissue removed so that you feel good about yourself and your accomplishment. Even before you consider the financial aspects, you must consider the physical aspects. You should not really plan to loose more than about 10 to 15 lbs after surgery as this will tend to... more

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Cosmetic surgery after weight loss

Hi, I highly recommend that patients wait 4 weeks before scheduling another procedure. It also depends on how you lost the weight. If it was done on your own (diet and exercise) or by gastric bypass surgery. As you know, that with the latter a lot of important nutrients can no longer be absorbed. This renders the patient unable to heal properly. If this is the case, then it is best to wait a few weeks longer. I'm also concerned about your plan to undergo a periareolar lift with... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Waiting between BA and Body Lift

I would wait at least 3 months. This will let your whole body recover. Make sure you eat well after the BA and check to be sure you are not anemic. That will make a big difference going into the body lift surgery.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants w/Lower Body Lift

Hi Katie, It is best to wait 3 months for your lower body lift post-breast surgery. The incision and type of implants do not affect the situation. You are smart for losing as much weight as possible on your own. Good Luck! Feel free to schedule a free consultation with me. Dr. Grasseschi, Vernon Hills, IL

Mitchell F. Grasseschi, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Staging of Procedures and Timing

Hi there- Most patient should be able to proceed with a second procedure 4-6 weeks after the first. I would agree with Dr. Johnson, however, that a periareolar lift is highly unlikely to give you a long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing result. Remember that short-cuts in plastic surgery rarely pay off.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Timing of Cosmetic Surgery

When you are staging multiple procedures, the two main things to consider are the risk of anesthesia and your physical recovery. I have talked to many anesthesiologists about this issue and the general consensus is that three weeks is enough time between procedures from their viewpoint. The other issue is your physical recovery. There is a physiologic stress associated with surgery, which will deplete your energy levels for 4-6 weeks, depending on the procedure. In your case, I would think... more

Joseph Fata, M.D.
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Answer to RealSelf.com question regarding breast surgery and lower body lift

It is generally best to get as close as possible to your goal weight before undergoing either breast lift or lower body lift. In addition, a periareolar lift--in my opinion--should only be considered in patients requiring only a small amount of lifting. In patients who have lost a significant amount of weight, a periareolar lift is seldom possible. While this style of lift minimizes scarring, it may not be able to achieve adequate lifting and is prone to late... more

Eric T. Emerson, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

Timing of surgery

Provided you are healing normaly and completely a minimum of 6 weeks between surgeries. The longer the safer as far as blood clots are concerned.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Waiting for tummy tuck after breast lift

You should be able to have a tummy tuck or lower body lift after breast augmentation and lift as soon as you are well healed, about four to six weeks, and you have lost the necessary weight, perhaps a longer effort. For those that have lost a good deal of weight a periareolar style lift may not take up the skin laxity, and may be prone to relapse as the nipple stretches over the implant. Choose carefully. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd