I am currently going through treatments (radiation and chemo) for breast cancer. I am within 12 pounds of my ideal weight and my BMI is bordering 26.0 and 26.5.
May 20, 2019
Answer: How soon after my last chemo treatment could I get a tummy tuck? Is it possible to do lipo and a tummy tuck together? Thank you for the question. Best to discuss your plans with your oncologist. He/she will be in the best position to advise you when it comes to the potential residual effects of chemotherapy (and possible effects on healing), and timing to proceed with tummy tuck surgery. You are wise in achieving your long-term stable weight prior to proceeding.Generally speaking, liposuction is a tool that is often used during the time of tummy tuck surgery. Different plastic surgeons utilize this tool differently; some are more “aggressive” than others. In my practice, I frequently utilize this tool to treat adipose tissue of the flanks and pubic areas during tummy tuck procedures. Care must be taken during tummy tuck surgery to avoid excessive "trauma" to the blood supply of the abdominal wall flap; for example, if too much liposuction surgery is performed at the time of tummy tuck surgery, it may be a cause of compromise of blood flow and resulting wound healing problems... When the time is right, careful selection of plastic surgeon and careful communication of your concerns/goals will be key. Best wishes.
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May 20, 2019
Answer: How soon after my last chemo treatment could I get a tummy tuck? Is it possible to do lipo and a tummy tuck together? Thank you for the question. Best to discuss your plans with your oncologist. He/she will be in the best position to advise you when it comes to the potential residual effects of chemotherapy (and possible effects on healing), and timing to proceed with tummy tuck surgery. You are wise in achieving your long-term stable weight prior to proceeding.Generally speaking, liposuction is a tool that is often used during the time of tummy tuck surgery. Different plastic surgeons utilize this tool differently; some are more “aggressive” than others. In my practice, I frequently utilize this tool to treat adipose tissue of the flanks and pubic areas during tummy tuck procedures. Care must be taken during tummy tuck surgery to avoid excessive "trauma" to the blood supply of the abdominal wall flap; for example, if too much liposuction surgery is performed at the time of tummy tuck surgery, it may be a cause of compromise of blood flow and resulting wound healing problems... When the time is right, careful selection of plastic surgeon and careful communication of your concerns/goals will be key. Best wishes.
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May 20, 2019
Answer: How soon after my last chemo treatment could I get a tummy tuck? Is it possible to do lipo and a tummy tuck together? Thank you for sharing your question and best wishes on your treatments. I would recommend first receiving clearance from your surgical oncologist before pursuing any surgery in the near term. Stomach tissue can be used in cases of reconstruction and until clearance of all cancer is assured, I would hold off on any elective procedure.
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May 20, 2019
Answer: How soon after my last chemo treatment could I get a tummy tuck? Is it possible to do lipo and a tummy tuck together? Thank you for sharing your question and best wishes on your treatments. I would recommend first receiving clearance from your surgical oncologist before pursuing any surgery in the near term. Stomach tissue can be used in cases of reconstruction and until clearance of all cancer is assured, I would hold off on any elective procedure.
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