How soon can I get a breast augmentation after a tummy tuck? (Photo)

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How soon after a Tummy tuck procedure can I have a Breast Augmentation done?

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

Most patients should wait until they have recovered well from the tummy tuck before having breast augmentation. A common minimum is about 3 months, but many surgeons prefer 3 to 6 months depending on how extensive the tummy tuck was, whether muscle repair was done, and whether there were any healing problems. I do not see a visible photo on this page, so this is based on your question text.

The important point is that you should be walking normally, off strong pain medication, eating well, healed at the incision, and cleared by your tummy tuck surgeon before another elective anesthetic. If there was infection, wound separation, seroma, anemia, blood clot risk, or prolonged swelling, it is safer to wait longer. Your plastic surgeon can time the second stage after examining your healing and reviewing your operative details.

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. To my patients, I recommend that they wait at least 4 to 5 months after a tummy tuck before getting a breast augmentation. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!
You can actually have these two procedures at the same time. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Hurley429,
you should be fully healed prior to another elective procedure. most surgeons would recommend you to wait at least few months. 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

Nathan Molina, MD · Answer

These procedures can be done at the same, and often are! If you want to separate them for any reason, I recommend waiting 3 months between procedures. Best of luck to you!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

If you must, you can separate the two surgeries by as little as a month, but they should be done together.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

These procedures are commonly done together with great results.  If you are wanting them done separately you should wait three months between them with normal healing.  Your surgeon can advise you further based on your surgical plan.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Assuming you are in good health, have normal blood counts, and have no healing issues, you could have a tummy tuck done as soon as 6 weeks. Most would suggest waiting 2-3 months.

Pedro Puebla, MD · Answer

The timing for your breast surgery largely hinges on your tummy tuck recovery. If you don't have any open incisions, experience no complications, and your lab results are excellent with levels returning to normal and hemoglobin exceeding 12, then you may be eligible for breast surgery within just 1-3 months after your initial surgery.

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