With my tubes being tied, can I get liposuction?

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I want to get liposuction but I don't know if I can with my tubes being tied is it safe to do it?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes this has nothing to do with liposuction but I would suggest an evaluation to see what you need and if its just liposuction or if skin removal or heating is needed.

my whole practice is doing lipoabdominoplasty, or at least liposuction with internal heating (which is not the gold standard for skin tightening with body contouring).

the smaller you are before liposuction the more contouring you can get from the procedure. most of my liposuction patients get pre and post surgical optimization with hormonal therapy (see link to help boost their weight loss before surgery and help them heal after).

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Warren Schutte, MD · Answer

A tubal ligation does not affect your ability to get an abdominoplasty. It is important for your surgeon to know your surgical history with dates as well. For your best long-term results with your abdominoplasty, you want to ensure that you will not have any more pregnancies. Sounds like you have planned this well. Good luck on your abdominoplasty.

Kamran Azad, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Having tubal ligation will have no affect on your ability to have liposuction. If it was recent, a doctor would want to make sure you are fully recovered before having an elective procedure.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear neisha1984,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Your previous procedure is not contraindication for surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. 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

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concerns, however it is safe to undergo liposuction after having your tubes tied. If you recently had them tied, you should wait a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks before considering liposuction to allow swelling to subside. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to explore the best options for you. Good luck.

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