I had lipo three weeks ago, I'm now considering a mini tummy tuck. How long would I have to wait?
Answer: Mini Tummy Tuck - After Lipo? Thank you for your question. It is best to wait 3 - 6 months to allow the swelling to subside and your skin to contract. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination to discuss the specific details of the procedures. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Mini Tummy Tuck - After Lipo? Thank you for your question. It is best to wait 3 - 6 months to allow the swelling to subside and your skin to contract. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination to discuss the specific details of the procedures. Hope this helps!
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April 30, 2016
Answer: Mini tuck? no rule book on this. It depends on the tissue healing and re-draping. Your plastic surgeon can guide you with this. In general I recommend to wait at least 3 months for things to settle from the liposuction before attempting more surgery.You will be happier for it. Be patient. Don't rush it now that liposuction is already done. Ideally you should have had a tuck at the same time as the liposuction. Hope this helps.Dr VSouth Jersey Plastic surgery
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April 30, 2016
Answer: Mini tuck? no rule book on this. It depends on the tissue healing and re-draping. Your plastic surgeon can guide you with this. In general I recommend to wait at least 3 months for things to settle from the liposuction before attempting more surgery.You will be happier for it. Be patient. Don't rush it now that liposuction is already done. Ideally you should have had a tuck at the same time as the liposuction. Hope this helps.Dr VSouth Jersey Plastic surgery
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April 28, 2016
Answer: Timing of mini tummy tuck and lipo Usually a mini tummy tuck and lipo would be done at the same time, but since you have had the lipo already I would wait at least a few months to see the final result.
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April 28, 2016
Answer: Timing of mini tummy tuck and lipo Usually a mini tummy tuck and lipo would be done at the same time, but since you have had the lipo already I would wait at least a few months to see the final result.
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April 27, 2016
Answer: No fixed interval of time between procedures Hi Rah37. There is no absolute guideline as to the interval of time between procedures. If the lipo was in the region that would be operated on with the mini tummy tuck, then you should wait to see what your results are at least 3 months, as you may not need to go on to the second procedure. If the area of lipo is different, and you are healing well and otherwise a healthy candidate for the tuck, then you can proceed at any time. An in person consultation & examination is necessary to say for sure. Good luck!
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April 27, 2016
Answer: No fixed interval of time between procedures Hi Rah37. There is no absolute guideline as to the interval of time between procedures. If the lipo was in the region that would be operated on with the mini tummy tuck, then you should wait to see what your results are at least 3 months, as you may not need to go on to the second procedure. If the area of lipo is different, and you are healing well and otherwise a healthy candidate for the tuck, then you can proceed at any time. An in person consultation & examination is necessary to say for sure. Good luck!
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April 27, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Depending on how extensive liposuction was, 8 weeks is generally okay. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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April 27, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Depending on how extensive liposuction was, 8 weeks is generally okay. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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