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How Long is Recovery for a Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift Combo?

asked 2 years ago by dental asst in san antonio texas
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 1,598 times
Tags: age 25-34, abdomen, buttocks

im a dental assistant, i dont stand too much but i do move around alot and i only have 12 days to return to work after the procedure.

i had my gallbladder removed in 07 i got it removed on a thur and went back to work on a mon even thought they were small incisions and i was sore i did fine. is it possible that i may be able to return as a dental assistant after 12 days?

25 answers to How Long is Recovery for a Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift Combo?

Recovery from tummy tuck and buttock augmentation

If you are planning to have a tummy tuck and buttock augmentation (fat transfer to buttock/Brazilian buttock lift) I would recommend taking from 10-14 days off of work. You should avoid heavy lifting for about 4-6 weeks. The most important aspect of the recovery is to avoid sitting for at least 2 weeks, as this will minimize the trauma to the fat cells in the buttock area and allow greater survival and better shape. You may have to modify your sitting by using pillows under... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

12 days is Ok for tummy tuck or buttock augmentation but these procedures can not be combined

12 days is Ok for tummy tuck or buttock augmentation but these procedures can not be combined becaused during recovery from buttock augmentation you can not lay on your buttock for at lease one week. Also, during recovery from a tummy tuck you can not lay prone for at least a week.

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.beautifulself.com

Planning Recovery From Tummy Tuck

12 days is feasible, probably the minimal time you should plan. The length of the recovery will depend on how much of a tummy tuck you require. Muscle repair will add a lot to your recovery. Optimize your preop preparations, follow your post-op instructions with diligence, focus on good nutrition with plenty of protein (1/2 - 3/4 grams per pound of body weight) and hydration. Discuss yourwork responsibilities with your surgeon.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery Essentials

The Brazilian Butt Lift is, in itself, a multiple procedure and the recovery period for that procedure alone is 3 weeks. If you sit sooner than that it can prevent some of the fat grafts from surviving. These are the key things that must happen for a fat graft to be successful: Blood supply must reach the fat graft before it runs out of nutrients. Blood vessels must get incorporated into the graft successfully. All the tissues- fat grafts, blood supply, and... more

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmeticsurg.net

Wouldn't recommend quick return to work after procedures

If you were doing the tummy tuck alone, 12 days is a possibility. But, will still be pretty tough. Adding on the Brazilian Butt Lift will make recovery a little slower and much more difficult. When we do the Brazilian Butt Lift, patients spend most of their time laying on their stomach. When we do a tummy tuck, you can't lay on your stomach at all for several weeks. I have done many combined tummy tuck and Brazilian Buttocks Lift procedures, and the recovery is always a little harder... more

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Two week recovery after tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift.

Hi. You have to be clear about what we mean by recovery. In two weeks after tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift, you will be able to function, but you will not feel normal for one month.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Recovery time for Tummy Tuck/Brazilian Butt Lift Combination

I do not think that 12 days is enough time to recover as a dental assistant that will have to move around a lot and will also have to stand. Three to four weeks would be a lot more appropriate. As you will heal simultaneously from the fat transfer to the buttocks and the abdominoplasty, it is really the tummy tuck recovery time that will limit your return to work. Some tummy tucks are easier for the surgeon and patient's recovery alike..If you are in ideal shape and appropriate... more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Risks outweigh the benefits

I think that there is too risk with both this procedure and the limited time off from work. First off, I would give yourself at least 2 weeks to recover from a full tummy tuck prior to returning to work. Secondly, I would recommend staging your tummy tuck and buttock fat injections for an optimal result. After the tummy tuck, you will have to sit on your buttocks for a prolonged period, which will decrease the likelihood of the fat... more

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Return to work

The ability for you to return to work will likely depend on the tummy tuck. It is possible to return in your time frame but you will be tired and sore.

Michael Philbin, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

10 days to 2 weeks

Typically most patients are able to return to work 10-14 days after an abdominoplasty. You will still need to recover for several weeks and avoid vigorous abominal exercising for at least 6 weeks until the muscle repair is strong enough to withstand the stress.

David J. Levens, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

www.drlevens.com

Tummmy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift combo not good together

This combination surgery does not make sense from a recovery perspective. After a BBL, you need to stay off of your butt for a few days. Most patients end up sleeping on th stomachs- which is impossible to do after a full abdominoplasty wih fascia plication. I would recommend staging this procedure.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Getting back to work after a tummy tuck plus

The combination of a tummy tuck and brazillian butt lift (fat transfer for butt augmentation) can provide a tremendous improvement in your appearance. They are a good combination of procedures to be done together. The recovery from a tummy tuck is 2-3 three weeks in my experience. The same is true for fat transfer to the butt. The combination may have a slightly longer healing time but should still fall in the range of 2-3 weeks, possibly 4 weeks. Of course, every patient is different -... more

Adam Rubinstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Recovery time after a tummy tuck and brazilian butt lift

Could take 2-3 weeks, with the tummy tuck likely being the rate-limiting procedure for you. You may be able to get back to work after only 12 days, but you should expect to be sore and very tired. See you have the option to leave early if it's just too much for you.

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift

Your recovery will mainly be dependent on your tummy tuck recovery. This can take anywhere from 7 to 14 days. Usually by that time, you have recovered form you brazilian butt lift procedure and the assoicated liposuction.

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Recovery after Tummy Tuck

When undergoing 2 plastic surgeries of this magnitude, it's important to give yourself and your body enough time to heal. Twelve days is probably not enough time to recover and recuperate. It may be several weeks before you start feeling like your normal self again.

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Length of Recovery for Tummy Tuck & Brazilian Butt Lift

Typical recovery time for tummy tuck surgery with buttock augmentation is about 2 weeks, however some patients are able to return sooner. It is important to remember that it will take a full month to return to normal activities such as exercising and heavy lifting. If you are not feeling up to going into work after 12 days, in my experience, most employers are understanding and will accept a medical note which can be provided by your surgeon.

Tarick K. Smaili, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Recovery after a tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift

Tummy tucks and Brazilian butt lifts are very popular procedures because they are very effective ways to contour the torso and create a beautiful and round butt. When considering these procedures, you should always keep in mind the necessary recovery process. Aside from the time it will take to recover from these procedures individually, keep in mind the activities and positions that you must perform during each recovery process. After a tummy tuck, it is advised to rest in the seated or... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

Butt lift and tummy tuck post-op course

You proabably need to give yourself 2 full weeks to recover from the surgery. 12 days may not be enought time.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian butt lift and tummy tuck

It may be possible for you to return to work in 12 days but it may be uncomfortable for you to sit for longer periods of time and you may still have the drain in for the tummy tuck. You can always call in sick if it doesn't work out.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian butt enhancement

The combination of Brazilian Butt enhancement and tummy Tuck is a lot of surgery. You have to dedicate the time for healing properly otherwise DO NOT DO THE SURGERY. You have to follow the protocol of your surgeon and body to heal properly.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck combo

Hi there- There are two big issues here.... First, I would never personally perform this combination of procedures at the same time, for a multitude of reasons... Recovery positioning for the two is mutually exclusive Using the meticulous technique required to achieve success with the Brazilian Butt Lift technique, combined with the length of time it takes to do a tummy tuck (even in the speediest of hands) will simply make the operation too long and significantly elevate your risks. If it... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Recovery after tummy tuck and brazilian butt lift

SEE VIDEO BELOW BY CLICKING MORE: First off there are many surgeons who do not advise the procedure being performed at the same time. In selected individuals, I have performed both. The concern is for the post operative positioning: supine or prone? Twelve days is possible but cutting it close (no pun intended). Given the nature of your occupation it is likely that your buttocks will be extremely sore after sitting all day. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Recovery from tummy tuck

It is hard to determine recovery time for an individual person. Most people are back to their normal activities in 10 to 14 days. However, there is a motivational/psychological aspect to recovery as well as the physical recovery. Some patients take a only a week, while some patients take several weeks even though they had the same surgery. I hope this is helpful. Good luck with your surgery.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Recovery after brazilian butt lift and tummy tuck

Hi, It's very possible that you'd be able to return to work after 12 days without significant problems. Much like your experience after gallbladder surgery, you'll likely still be pretty sore and you won't be moving at full speed, but you should be able to function reasonably well. Hope this helps - all the best.