7 yrs P/O gastric bypass- Scheduled to have a BBL in the coming months. Should I add thigh lipo or wait and do it another time?

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Hello. I’m scheduled to have a BBL in the coming months. Let me state I am a gastric bypass patient (7 yrs ago) and have excess skin. I inquired about having thigh lipo and was told it can be added on to my surgery but it takes away from the 5L maximum which I understand. My question is Should I wait & do the thigh lipo another time b/c I’m not sure if I’ll need a thigh lift as well. Or should I go ahead & add it??? Thanks in advance

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Cavalier986,
I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Cagil Meric Erenoglu, MD · Answer

It is usually best to focus in one treatment. If you lack the amount of fat to be taken from classical lipo areas, then it will be better to take from thighs as well. But if you already have enough fat, let your doctor do his good job on abdomen and sides and BBL.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Obviously you really do not understand the max liters in the state you are going for lipo/BBL. In Florida the max is 4 liters NOT 5 liters. If you add areas the results of the 360 lipo will be limited. Wait for a round 2 or thigh lift if needed.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Dear Cavalier,
If you are already near the 5 liter limit, I would separate the thigh liposuction so your surgeon may do the best they can on the areas agreed rather than holding back on multiple areas to conserve total volumes.
Dr. Taranow

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You need to consider a high defintiion body contouring transformation where ex-vivo liposuction can be used to increase the total volume of fat removal. You should also consider skin removal that can be done at the same time as your liposuction with proper technique. Please consider a virtual consultation with a high definition body contouring expert to get an accurate recommendation for your individual case.

7 yrs P/O gastric bypass- Scheduled to have a BBL in the coming months. Should I add thigh lipo or wait and do it another time?

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7 yrs P/O gastric bypass- Scheduled to have a BBL in the coming months. Should I add thigh lipo or wait and do it another time?

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Answer: Chaining several procedures

Answer: Chaining several procedures

Answer: Needing more than 5 L of fat removal

Answer: Needing more than 5 L of fat removal

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