How soon after a tummy tuck can I get a BBL?

Thank you for your question. The timing of a BBL after a tummy tuck depends on your healing progress and overall health. Most surgeons recommend waiting at least 6 months to 1 year to ensure safety and results. Rushing into a second surgery too soon after a tummy tuck can increase the risk of complications, such as delayed wound healing, infection, or excessive scar tissue formation. Additionally, a BBL involves liposuction to harvest fat from the abdomen and flanks. If liposuction is performed too soon after a tummy tuck, it can compromise the healing of the abdominal tissues and potentially affect the results of the tummy tuck. It is important to consult with a surgeon who can tailor the timeline and plan to your specific needs after assessing your recovery from the tummy tuck.

Thanks for your question. I typically advise my patients to wait at least 6 months before undergoing a BBL after a tummy tuck. Hope this helps.

After a tummy tuck, it's generally recommended to wait at least 6-12 months before undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). This waiting period allows your body enough time to fully heal, minimizing the risk of complications. The recovery from a tummy tuck involves significant healing of the abdominal area, and performing liposuction (which is often a part of BBL) too soon can interfere with that healing process.
It's essential to consult with your surgeon to assess your specific healing progress. They will provide personalized guidance based on your recovery from the tummy tuck and overall health. Each patient's situation is unique!
Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York

Dear Cheerful638,
you should be fully healed prior to another elective procedure. Most surgeons would recommend you to wait at least 3-6 months prior to another procedure. 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Providing that you have enough fat in your flanks and back sufficient for good buttock/hip augmentation you can have liposuction/fat transfer done any time. However, if fat has to be harvested from the abdomen where you had recent TT it is best to wait at least one year.

Dear Cheerful638, Thanks for sharing your concerns, the minimum recommended time between procedures is 6 months. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Reasons:
1. Allows your body to recover fully.2. ⁠Hemoglobin/ Protein buildup for another surgery takes time even with the use of supplements.

Hi, thanks for your question. It's generally recommended to wait 6 to 12 months after a tummy tuck before considering a BBL. This allows your body to heal fully and reduces the risk of complications. However, the timeline can vary based on individual healing, so consult your surgeon for personalized guidance.

I usually have patients wait six months.
It’s important to let the skin incision heal well so it doesn’t open up from the Liposuction cannula.
Different providers will have different opinions.
There are advantages to waiting.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD