Can you get a tummy tuck while you have braces?

November 6, 2018
Asked By:MommyMakeoverMission in Atlanta, GA

I know you can’t wear jewelry and stuff during surgery but I wanted to know if I should hold off on my braces until after my tummy tuck or not.

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November 30, 2018

Answer: Braces during surgery

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 30, 2018

Answer: Braces during surgery

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November 12, 2018

Answer: Can you get a tummy tuck while you have braces?

E. Ronald Finger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2018

Answer: Can you get a tummy tuck while you have braces?

E. Ronald Finger, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2018

Answer: No contraindication to an abdominoplasty when wearing braces.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2018

Answer: No contraindication to an abdominoplasty when wearing braces.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 12, 2018

Answer: Tummy Tuck While You Have Braces

Bora Ok, MDPlastic Surgeon
November 12, 2018

Answer: Tummy Tuck While You Have Braces

Bora Ok, MDPlastic Surgeon
November 11, 2018

Answer: Can you have braces and have a tummy tuck

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 11, 2018

Answer: Can you have braces and have a tummy tuck

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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