How long after lipo can you have a mini tummy tuck?

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I had lipo three weeks ago, I'm now considering a mini tummy tuck. How long would I have to wait?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your surgeon will be the best one to answer this based on how you progress through recovery.  Generally speaking you will want to wait at least 3 to 6 months between procedures to allow your body time to heal from the initial procedure.

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

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!

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

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

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

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.

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

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!

How long after lipo can you have a mini tummy tuck?

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Answer: Timing of mini tummy tuck and lipo

Answer: Timing of mini tummy tuck and lipo

Answer: No fixed interval of time between procedures

Answer: No fixed interval of time between procedures

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How long after lipo can you have a mini tummy tuck?

Answers (10)

Answer: Timing of mini tummy tuck and lipo

Answer: Timing of mini tummy tuck and lipo

Answer: No fixed interval of time between procedures

Answer: No fixed interval of time between procedures

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