Is it safe and or okay to get a Tummy tuck with already having a lap-band?

I have performed many surgeries on patients with a lap band, and there are several issues.  First, it's important to know your fill and also your dietary patterns.  If you are having certain foods "stick" or have a fill in the 5cc or more range, I usually advocate emptying or taking the band fill down. My bariatric surgeon colleagues usually agree with me on this. The idea is to prevent band slip in case you get nausea or vomiting from the anesthesia after surgery.  Also, you are going to need a bit more protein in your diet after surgery, and your abdominal wall muscles may also be tightened. A tight band can be a real problem in those cases.  Accessing the port requires a special needle setup, so be sure your PS is familiar to avoid damage to the port. Finally, I will often re-secure the port to the abdominal wall because your weight loss almost always causes the port to become loose and harder to fill or unfill.  Again, my bariatric colleagues are often appreciative of this.

Yes you can. The high lateral tension technique or any abdominoplasty is possible with a lap band. You will need to tell your surgeon that you have a band and let him evaluate you for the best surgery for you.

Yes, it is possible. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your options. My best,
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This is a very good question. It is certainly safe to have a tummy tuck after a lap band. Often the port is not altered at all, but sometimes it may need to be repositioned. Good luck!

It is safe to have an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery after having undergone Lap Band surgery.  An experienced board-certified plastic surgeon can safely perform a tummy tuck and will take care to work around any scar tissue and the port that was placed with the lap band procedure. It is helpful to look at before and after photos so that your expectations can be met. Good luck with your decision!

Thanks for yuor inquiry and we often perfrom tummy tucks after patients have had a lap band.  Please seek the opininion of a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.  

Not only is it safe, it happens all the time! During the surgery the port usually has to be repositioned, but all board certified plastic surgeons would be qualified to do this safely. Congratulations on your weight loss and good luck on your tummy tuck!

A Tummy tuck could most of the time be safely performed  in patients that have undergone previous abdominal surgery like hernia repair, laparoscopy, appendectomy, lap band surgery. In these cases, the board certified plastic surgeon based on the physical exam and the operative report of the previous abdominal surgery (if available) can plan the tummy tuck accordingly so it is safe ( eg. avoiding cutting the port of a lap band, etc).Patients interested in a tummy tuck after previous abdominal surgery like e.g. lap band  should make a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specialized in plastic surgery procedures of the body

Thank you for your question.Yes, it is okay to have a tummy tuck after having a lap band procedure.  It is best to be at your goal weight first. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck.

Yes, not only is it safe to have a tummy tuck after having a lap band,
but it is common! Many patients who lose a significant amount of weight
after having lap band surgery have excess skin and abdominal wall
laxity. During a
tummy tuck, the abdominal muscles are tightened, excess skin is
removed, and the waist is contoured with liposuction. This gives a
rejuvenated appearance to the tummy! Often the lap band port migrates
with weight loss. During a tummy tuck, the lap band
port is often repositioned and secured to the abdominal wall. This
makes it easier to fill the port and manage the lap band.