How soon can I get another surgery after a tummy tuck?

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I have full tummy tuck 3 weeks ago. How long do I have to wait before I can get my Brest bigger.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello there and thanks for your question.  Congratulations on your new, flat tummy! It is very common to perform multiple procedures, such as a TT and BA at the same time.  In your case, I would recommend waiting 3 months after your abdominoplasty to get your breast augmentation.  I suggest speaking to your plastic surgeon for his/her advice.  Best of luck!

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

It all depends upon how well and quickly you recover from the tummy tuck.  However, I typically have the patient wait 3 months for a large case like a tummy tuck to make sure that a patient's mobility is back to normal and they have recovered enough building blocks to heal from additional surgery.Best wishes

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your tummy tuck. Generally speaking, a breast augmentation can be performed about 12 to 24 weeks after having a tummy tuck. However, this may depend on how well you recover from the original operation. Be sure you ask your plastic surgeon.Good luck. Dr. ALDO

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your tummy tuck!  Tummy tucks and breast augmentations are often performed at the same time but since you already had your tummy tuck you'll need to wait a bit.  Depending on how your progress through recovery you will want to wait three to six months until having your augmentation.  Your surgeon will be the best one to advise you further.

Ayman Hakki, MD · Answer

Though there is no set time interval, most suggest you wait six months. In some cases I've performed both at the same time, and have even done an augmentation six weeks after a tummy tuck. See a board certified plastic surgeon, who does a ton of Augmentations, operates at a certified facility and ask her, or him, how many Augmentations have you done with a tummy tuck or soon after? Do not settle for vague answers and you will be in good hands.

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello

I recommend my patients to wait at least 6 months in order to have any other surgical procedure.

Regards

Dr. Israel Mañon

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Gianna Ramos, MD · Answer

Hello
Thanks for your question.
The recommendation is to wait at least 6 months to have any other 
surgical procedure. You need to heal properly form the first surgery and
 after that consider another round. 
Remember to always visit a certified plastic surgeon and discuss the best options for you.
Good luck :)
Dra. Gianna Ramos

Ricardo Ventura, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question, tummy tuck and breast augmentation are procedure that could be done at the same time, all depends of the results of your blood work to evaluate your physical health; in your case you could wait 3-6 months, it depends of your recovery time. I recommend you to consult your plastic surgeon and ask him all your concerns, all the best!

Morad Tavallali, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

A Tummy tuck takes at least 4 months for the final result and swelling to be gone but you could do a surgery at three months at the earliest when most of the swelling is sure to be gone.

Yily De Los Santos, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question. In order to minimize risks, I recommend waiting at least 6-8 months after surgery or giving birth. Wait until you are fully recovered.

How soon can I get another surgery after a tummy tuck?

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