When can I get a BBL after shooting injury a month ago?

Question

A month ago i was injured in a shooting, the bullet went through my back and came out by Gods grace thankfully. My question is when would be a safe time to get a BBL, or how long should i wait before going forth with the procedure?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. From a professional point of view this is not an impediment to have the procedure done, however, your doctor might refer you to all the specialists to make sure everything is under control.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Trustworthy8966, thank you for your question. It depends on the patient's state of health. It is important for the patient to wait if the shot has affected any structure at the nervous or muscular levels. In order to perform the procedure correctly, you must go beyond seeking advice from the attending physician. For more information and recommendations, consult with one or several board certified specialists. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Trustworthy8966, thanks for sharing your question... every surgeon have his own protocol, I do rather suggest to get in touch with your surgeon to get more information about it.

Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Trustworthy8966,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Every surgeon has their protocol for when thy feel it is safe to perform surgery.  It also depends on the damage received from the gunshot wound and its location.  I assume it is not in the areas that would be liposuctioned?  If not, I feel anywhere from 3-6 months might be acceptable.
Best wishes.
Dr. Taranow

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

If the treating doctors will write you a surgery clearance then after in person or virtual consult with boarded Plastic Surgeon you would be cleared for lipo 360/BBL. Best to in person or virtual consult with...

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I suggest you have you in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons at which time you can get a personal assessment and discuss your medical history.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD