I want a tummy tuck and a bbl so my question is do it really matter which procedure I get done first? I do have a lot of fat on my stomach I’m 5’4 and my weight is 208. I feel as though if I get the TT first I once have enough fat for the BBL.
Answer: BBL before Tummy Tuck Hello and thank you for your question. I perform the BBL before Abdominoplasty in my practice. I feel that this allows for the most fat to be transferred to the Buttocks. Doing these two procedures can make for a difficult recovery due to the sitting restrictions that are required after a BBL. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be the best way to determine what procedures would be most appropriate for you. Best wishes.
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Answer: BBL before Tummy Tuck Hello and thank you for your question. I perform the BBL before Abdominoplasty in my practice. I feel that this allows for the most fat to be transferred to the Buttocks. Doing these two procedures can make for a difficult recovery due to the sitting restrictions that are required after a BBL. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be the best way to determine what procedures would be most appropriate for you. Best wishes.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck or BBL First? Thank you for the detailed question. In our office, we prefer to do the abdominoplasty first and BBL later. During the abdominoplasty, we usually just do liposuction of the flanks and remove most of the skin to help with abdominal contouring. You will still have enough fat to perform BBL afterwards. My patients tend to lose 10-15lbs after abdominoplasty. If we did the BBL first, you would lose some of the transferred fat that we place in your buttocks. I recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation to discuss your goals and a treatment plan that is right for you. For more information please visit our webpage.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck or BBL First? Thank you for the detailed question. In our office, we prefer to do the abdominoplasty first and BBL later. During the abdominoplasty, we usually just do liposuction of the flanks and remove most of the skin to help with abdominal contouring. You will still have enough fat to perform BBL afterwards. My patients tend to lose 10-15lbs after abdominoplasty. If we did the BBL first, you would lose some of the transferred fat that we place in your buttocks. I recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation to discuss your goals and a treatment plan that is right for you. For more information please visit our webpage.
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Tummy tucks can be done first or even combined with a BBL The answer to your question really depends upon how much extra skin you have on your belly and on your aesthetic goals. Many of my patients actually get both at the same time to save recovery and money. The recovery takes about 1-2 weeks off of work and exercise as well.
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Tummy tucks can be done first or even combined with a BBL The answer to your question really depends upon how much extra skin you have on your belly and on your aesthetic goals. Many of my patients actually get both at the same time to save recovery and money. The recovery takes about 1-2 weeks off of work and exercise as well.
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Procedures together or separated ? Thanks for the question. In my practice I usually perform both procedures in the same surgical time if the patient have good health. I usually recommend a body mass index 30 or less to avoid unnecessary risks. Kind regards
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Procedures together or separated ? Thanks for the question. In my practice I usually perform both procedures in the same surgical time if the patient have good health. I usually recommend a body mass index 30 or less to avoid unnecessary risks. Kind regards
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December 9, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck or BBL first Thank you for your question. These two procedures can actually be combined. You can have both performed in a single setting. In that situation your surgeon can take the fat from your stomach as well to add to your buttock. If you are planning to do two separate procedures, then doing BBL first will ensure that there is enough fat for injection. Then after you recover, you can have your tummy tuck.Sincerely,Olga Bachilo, MD
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December 9, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck or BBL first Thank you for your question. These two procedures can actually be combined. You can have both performed in a single setting. In that situation your surgeon can take the fat from your stomach as well to add to your buttock. If you are planning to do two separate procedures, then doing BBL first will ensure that there is enough fat for injection. Then after you recover, you can have your tummy tuck.Sincerely,Olga Bachilo, MD
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December 9, 2017
Answer: BBL and tummy tuck Thanks for your question. Provided you are a healthy and appropriate candidate the two surgeries can be combined. Some doctor are concerned that pressure on the buttocks such as the sitting position after tummy tuck can diminish the amount of fat that remains after BBL. It is not clear though that this is the only factor. Overall about 40% of fat will be reabsorbed anyway. My personal opinion is why waste the fat? In a combo BBL and tummy tuck I turn to the back and flank fat as well as the fat in the lower abdomen which would be thrown away anyway. I have my patients put pillows under the thighs to keep weight off the buttock itself. Different physicians will have different opinions, but the combo can be performed in the right patient.Best wishes.
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December 9, 2017
Answer: BBL and tummy tuck Thanks for your question. Provided you are a healthy and appropriate candidate the two surgeries can be combined. Some doctor are concerned that pressure on the buttocks such as the sitting position after tummy tuck can diminish the amount of fat that remains after BBL. It is not clear though that this is the only factor. Overall about 40% of fat will be reabsorbed anyway. My personal opinion is why waste the fat? In a combo BBL and tummy tuck I turn to the back and flank fat as well as the fat in the lower abdomen which would be thrown away anyway. I have my patients put pillows under the thighs to keep weight off the buttock itself. Different physicians will have different opinions, but the combo can be performed in the right patient.Best wishes.
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