If I want to get breast implants & lipo at separate times, which one should I do first?

Question

I want to get both done in a 3 month period, but I'm not sure which one to do first.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

It's a personal decision that only the patient can make. In our Practice we combine these two procedures quite often (provided a patient is a good candidate). I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS

Albert Ko, MD · Answer

Hi there! Normally I would suggest doing the breasts first, as the recovery is a bit longer and more involved than the recovery from liposuction. But usually its the patients preference on which procedure is more of a priority to get done first! Hope that helps and good luck with your surgery!

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for the question.
Either procedure can be performed first but I would recommend to start with Liposuction, and then to undergo Breast Augmentation surgery.
I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear melrivs22,
you and your plastic surgeon should make a plan of procedures. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The two procedures you are considering often can be combined into one surgical day.  Depending on the amount and location of the liposuction you should be able to have them performed in either order if you want them separate.  I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If you don't want to do them together, then do the liposuction first since it is less invasive, and do the augmentation a month later. Otherwise, you may need to wait 2-3 months before getting liposuction.

Omar Quaba, MA, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Depending on how much lipo you want/ number of areas, there is no reason why you cannot have both done at the same time. Patients have breast surgery with a full tummy tuck so breast augmentation with lipo is not a major undertaking.
Speak to your surgeon about the logistics. There are pros and cons but having combined surgery is usually cheaper and you only have one lot of downtime.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

First, it is safe and cheaper to do both procedures at the same time.
You should decide which procedure is more important to you, as well as the length of time for recovery (which one works better with your schedule).
Dr. Taranow

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

The lipo has a little easier recovery so that may factor into the decision. Otherwise, it really doesn't matter. Do whichever bothers you more first.

If I want to get breast implants & lipo at separate times, which one should I do first?

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