How long after breast reduction can I go back for a tummy tuck?

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I want to have a breast reduction and BBL. How long after this can I get a tummy tuck

Keith M. Blechman, MD · Answer

Depending upon if you are a candidate for these three procedures, you could either do one at a time, two at a time, or all three.  Doing them all at once will probably save you time and money, but obviously would be a bigger surgery.  If you decided to split them up, it would probably make sense to wait about 6 months in between procedures to make sure everything has healed well.  Most importantly, make sure you're evaluated in person by a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery before going through with any procedure.  Good luck!

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It is common to wait 3 months after a big operation like a breast reduction before undergoing another procedure of this magnitude.

David Liland, MD · Answer

I would think 3 months would be long enough in your particular case as reductions are done routinely with TT but the BBL you will need time to let your fat transfer heal but also allow the lipo areas to repair and increase blood flow patterns to the abdominal flap tissues in the lower part of the abdominal flap. Best of luck.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

I recommend my patients wait at least several months between operations, so they are essentially healed from the first procedure.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

3 to 6 months may be a reasonable amount of time before having a tummy tuck after Brazilian buttlift and breast reduction.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

A breast reduction, Brazilian butt lift, and tummy tuck can be performed at the same time in a safe and effective manner by a board-certified plastic surgeon that is experienced in performing multiple procedures.The two main benefits of performing the procedures together are one single recovery and significant savings. Most importantly it can be performed safely.

Bryson G. Richards, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.A tummy tuck can be performed at the same time as a breast reduction and BBL. As a matter of fact, the fat removed from the flanks during a liposuction can be used to augment the buttocks. Be sure to see a board eligible/certified plastic surgeon in consultation. You may need a buttocks lift versus a fill with fat. I hope this helps and happy new year!- Dr. Bryson Richards

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

There is really no limitation, and those cases can be done together if needed. I would usually suggest to my patients if they do those two procedures together that they stay overnight at the outpatient surgery center because it is a lot of surgery at one time and pain as well as nausea control can be much better with medications given intravenously.

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

Staging long procedures is always a great idea both for recovery times and safety and healing. Three months is a good time period

Shaun Parson, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question. In terms of safety it is absolutely fine to have multiple procedures done at the same time. The bigger issue is your pre-op health and total time of surgery. I would limit multiple procedures to less than 8 hours (preferably 6). There are no significant studies that say surgery under these time limits adds any significant risks compared to shorter length procedures.  Multiple procedures can save cost as well as recovery tine in your part. Good luck and Happy New Year.

How long after breast reduction can I go back for a tummy tuck?

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