Is BBL without tummy tuck after extreme weight loss a bad idea? (photos)

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25 yo 5’7 ~200lbs. No kids. VSG 10.19.20 and lost 100lbs I’m 8 mo maintaining since. I want a BBL and tt. I can not afford both at this time also don’t like the recovery after a bbl tt combo. I want my bbl first for various reasons. However in speaking with multiple surgeons, they say bc of my wl I will have bad results with lipo from my tummy bc I need a tt. I am curious how bad would it really be? Can I just lipo from back/legs to not cause more sag in the belly with a plan for tt later on?

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I perform many BBL & tummy tuck combo procedures at my practice. But, if you're considering having the procedures done individually, then it makes sense to do the tummy tuck first. Then 4-5 months later, a BBL can be performed. The reason being that if you have significant excess skin and you get liposuction in that area, the area will look wrinkled, scarred, and irregular. Also doing significant liposuction on the abdomen and then having a tummy tuck later can predispose you to wound healing complications after the tummy tuck. I would recommend getting a proper evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recommend you Tummy Tuck for betters results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions, this will depends on your skin quality. Based on the pictures you appear to be good candidate for full tummy tuck and liposuction with BBL.  I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Kylamilan,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You never spoke to me! I usually allow a discussion with each person/case to see the desires and which surgery as first works best. In your case, of course, I agree the lipo360/BBL first is the plan. Then after 4-6 months healing a full TT.

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