Is It Safe to Have Full Tummy Tuck Combined with Lipo of the Full Back Within a Week of Each Other? Part 2

asked 4 months ago by jus2juicy
Latest answer by John J. Corey, MD
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Tags: combination, recommendation, safety, split

thank you all for resp. to previous question. iam 35yo 5 8 246 lbs my weight has been stable for 10 yrs.tho the ps sug i lose at least 20 lbs. i carry most of my weight in my stomach sorry i donot have any pics...the nyc ps suggested i split the 2 for safety reasons stating the amount of fat/tissue that has to be removed for the tt it wouldn't be safe to proceed w a full back lipo the same day and that i can put a week bet the 2 procedures.iam comfortable w having the 2 procedures but not the time frame. any suggest

9 answers to Is It Safe to Have Full Tummy Tuck Combined with Lipo of the Full Back Within a Week of Each Other? Part 2

Is It Safe to Have Full Tummy Tuck Combined with Lipo of the Full Back Within a Week of Each Other? Part 2

I have to agree with the others...At your weight, the risks of complications and death for such large procedures are too high...and I agree as well that the results will not be worth the risk.....

John J. Corey, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Combining procedures

If you are 250 and 5'8"' you should probably lose weight before undergoing either procedure. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Length of separation between tummy tuck and liposuction

There certainly is no harm is waiting longer between the procedures and it may be safer. I wouldn't be in a rush to get too much done too close together. If it were me, I would want to wait and heal for a minimum of 6-8 weeks between procedures. In addition, regarding the tummy tuck, if a significant amount of your tummy tissue is behind your abdominal muscles, then this won't be removed at the time of tummy tuck. Your tummy may not get as flat as you want it. Discuss... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction back, abdomen, tummy tuck in an overweight patient

Hello, It was interesting reading the responses to part one and part two now that you have given us additional information. The simple answer is that with the current information no one can give you an accurate answer without photos and an examination. This is something that your plastic surgeon has knowledge of. It is possible to liposuction your back and then within a reasonable period of time do something to your abdomen. That being said,... more

John Borkowski, MD
Hartford Plastic Surgeon

Cosmetic surgery in the overweight patient

A full tummy tuck in a 5'8" 246 pound individual is asking for trouble. Adding liposuction on top of that is screaming for trouble. The surgical/wound complication rate for tummy tuck in that setting is so high that it is highly unlikely that you will be ready for a second procedure a week later. You need weight loss surgery not body contouring cosmetic surgery. If you still do not believe that you should see one of the NYC doctors who have responded to your post here. I hope... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

Of course this is not the answer you want to hear, but it's not much different from some of the other consultants. I would not consider either liposuction or tummy tuck at your current body weight. It's not that it can't be done, it is just a waste of your funds and a wast of the surgery since the changes you want to see can't be possible at your current BMI. Your question is not uncommon, but it is our job to keep our patients safe and give them value for their money. You... more

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

www.drdemarsmd.com

Two procedures one week apart

Putting aside the issue of whether you are a candidate for either surgery, most board certified anesthesiologists will not participate in cosmetic procedures one week apart. The minimum time between procedures, to avoid anesthesia complications, is 4 weeks and, when a tummy tuck is involved, I would prefer a 6 week interval.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck and Lipo

Without seeing you in person or evaluating before and after pictures, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, based on your description, it may be best for you to concentrate on weight loss prior to having plastic surgery. Liposuction and Tummy Tuck are not for weight loss, but only for contouring the body. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

You are a candidate for weight loss not surgery

You are a candidate for weight loss not surgery - your BMI is almost 40. Most plastic surgeons will not do a full tummy tuck on patients with a BMI over 30. You need to lose at least 50 lbs before I would operate on you. Surgery is not a treatment of obesity.