How long after having laparoscopic myomectomy can I get lipo/fat transfer/BBL surgery?

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I had this performed in early may of this year.

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

After a laparoscopic myomectomy, the safest timing for liposuction/fat transfer/BBL depends on how extensive the myomectomy was, blood loss or anemia, healing of the uterine and abdominal incisions, and clearance from your gynecologist or operating surgeon. For an uncomplicated laparoscopic procedure, many plastic surgeons would want at least about 3 months before elective liposuction and fat transfer, and some prefer 4-6 months or longer after a more involved myomectomy.

A BBL with liposuction is still a major elective procedure because of anesthesia, fluid shifts, positioning, and recovery demands. Before moving forward, you should be back to normal activity, have no pelvic or abdominal pain, have healed incisions, and have a normal blood count if there was any anemia. Bring your myomectomy operative report to your plastic surgeon so they can understand what was done internally. If you are considering pregnancy soon, also discuss timing carefully, because pregnancy can change liposuction/BBL results and myomectomy can carry its own pregnancy-related restrictions.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It would be sufficient to give yourself six months period of recovery between these two mayor surgeries. Discuss this issue with your surgeon and PCP. Good luck.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. I would recommend that you wait at least 3-6 months, obtain clearance from your gynecologist and check your blood work before scheduling surgery.

Gregory Lakin, MD · Answer

I would suggest waiting 3-6 months after your last surgery before having your next one as long as you are fully healed and had no complications from your last one. That means probably starting anytime after September you can schedule. I would begin having your consults now in preparation for it. Good luck! Warm Regards, Dr Lakin

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Jubilant675172,
most plastic surgeons will recommend you to wait until you are fully healed. Most will recommend you to wait at least 6 months between procedures. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Fulvio Correa, MD · Answer

You see after a surgical procedure such as this your body needs to fully recover, so you should wait at least four months between surgeries, in order to get the results you are looking for.

Nilay Shah, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Would suggest that you keep a gap of at least 3-6 months and get a clearance from your doctor before you schedule surgery. Consult a qualified plastic surgeon for more recommendations based on your physical assessment.

Cagil Meric Erenoglu, MD · Answer

Hi, Jubilant675172i ! Thank you for your question.Even if it is a laparoscopic operation, at least 6 months need to pass for muscle and connective tissues to heal for a liposuction and BBL.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

I feel you are fine right now.  I always wait 4-6 weeks and examine the patient to make sure the abdomen has healed.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You can safely undergo your BBL 2 weeks after your laparoscopic surgery. This allows for the air in your abdomen to dissipate prior to performing liposuction of your abdomen. Please consider a virtual cosultation with a high definition BBL specialist to determine what your customized surgical plan would include.

How long after having laparoscopic myomectomy can I get lipo/fat transfer/BBL surgery?

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