Can arm liposuction and gastric bypass be done at the same time? Should I consider scheduling apart? 34 yo, 205 lbs, 5'1

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already done sleeve nov 2019 aand wanna do lipo in arms and gastric bypass age 34 weight 205lbs height 5’1 and did gallbladder removal was done oct 2021

Jorge Maytorena, MD · Answer

increases the risk of complications, it is better to do the bypass first and then the aesthetic Plastic surgery is not a priority,

Ali Solmaz, MD · Answer

Arm liposuction and gastric bypass can sometimes be performed at the same time, but it depends on a few important factors, including your overall health, surgical risk, and the recommendations of your bariatric and plastic surgeons.
Gastric bypass is a significant procedure that typically takes priority because of the long-term impact it can have on your weight and health. Combining it with arm liposuction could increase the overall surgical time and recovery period, which might raise the risk of complications such as infection, blood clots, or delayed healing. Surgeons are often cautious about combining major surgeries for this reason.
In many cases, it’s advisable to schedule the procedures separately. Gastric bypass can help you lose a significant amount of weight, and this might naturally reduce the volume of fat in your arms. After you've achieved weight stability, liposuction or other contouring procedures could then be considered to address any remaining excess fat or skin. This staged approach often leads to better results and a smoother recovery process.

Walfre Edwin Guerrero Burgueno, MD · Answer

Hello! How are you?
Your current BMI is 38.7. It is not recommended to perform both surgeries in the same surgical event. After the bypass surgery, in this case it would be a revision surgery (because you already had a gastric sleeve before) you will continue to lose weight, fatty tissue, which you will continue to lose from your arms. Therefore, it is advisable to wait at least 1 year after your bariatric surgery to perform reconstructive/plastic surgery.
 It is technically possible to do arm liposuction and gastric bypass at the same time, but it also depends on your overall health, surgical risk, and recovery goals. Combining procedures can increase recovery time and complexity, so it’s often safer to schedule them separately.

Islam Abdelkhalek, MD · Answer

You should wait till you reach ideal weight after gastric bypass then you can do liposuction so that you get the greatest benefit

Felipe Garcia, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It is not recommended to perform liposuction at the same time as gastric bypass. The patient will lose fat during the first year in an accelerated way and will notice changes every month. It is recommended to have an esthetics surgery one year after the gastric bypass in order to remove any extra skin and have better esthetics results.

Pablo Garcia, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, I hope you are well. It sounds like you are interested in revision surgery. The first step would be to be evaluated by a certified bariatric surgeon in order to determine if you are truly elligible for a reintervention. If so, it is recommended to undergo plastic surgery at least a year after reaching your desired and weight. Some time after is also recommended in order to ensure you are able to maintain said weight. Hope this answer was helpful.

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