How long after tummy tuck and lipo can I have thigh reduction?

I just had Tummy Tuck 7 weeks ago and would like to have thigh reduction. I've had a bad time coming out so I'm not so keen to go through that again. Should I wait a certain time after my Tummy tuck? I also have had liposuction. Thanks

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A: How long after tummy tuck and lipo can I have Thigh Reduction?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

THIGH REDUCTION can be understood as meaning- Circumferential Liposuction of the thigh to reduce their bulk- Medial Thigh Lift- Outer - Lateral Thigh Lift. Practically speaking, you would want any tissue swelling to have settled down and for the scarring process to be mature if you wanted any surgery on... more

A: 6-8 months

Christopher L. Hess, MD

I assume since you didn't have these procedures together than you are referring to a medial thigh lift.  A tummy tuck and medial thigh lift should not be done together as there are issues with blood supply and this can result in significant wound breakdown or worse. I would recommend waiting 6-8... more

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