Hi I’m looking to get a BBL and tummy tuck but I don’t want to combine the procedures due to my health condition type 1 diabetes. So I prefer to split the procedures also for an easier recovery just not sure witch one I should first the bbl or tummy tuck first ?
Answer: Bbl first I understand not wanting to combine them, but you could, and just arrange overnight care like we do here at Smith Plastic Surgery so you have someone helping make sure your blood glucose levels are kept at a safe range. If you prefer to do them separately still, I highly recommend the BBL first. Your surgeon can liposuction the fat from your abdomen and use that for your BBL. Then at your Abdominoplasty procedure your surgeon can take out any remaining or new abdominal fat with the panis of excess skin, giving you a tighter abdomen. Would love to see you here at Smith Plastic Surgery Center for a consultation to go over in more detail.
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Answer: Bbl first I understand not wanting to combine them, but you could, and just arrange overnight care like we do here at Smith Plastic Surgery so you have someone helping make sure your blood glucose levels are kept at a safe range. If you prefer to do them separately still, I highly recommend the BBL first. Your surgeon can liposuction the fat from your abdomen and use that for your BBL. Then at your Abdominoplasty procedure your surgeon can take out any remaining or new abdominal fat with the panis of excess skin, giving you a tighter abdomen. Would love to see you here at Smith Plastic Surgery Center for a consultation to go over in more detail.
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Answer: BBL or Tummy Tuck? Given your health condition of type 1 diabetes, it's wise to split the procedures for easier recovery. Both procedures can be done safely with proper management, but generally, it's recommended to start with the tummy tuck. This way, you can achieve a flatter stomach and address any excess skin before moving on to the BBL, which uses fat from other areas, including the abdomen, for optimal contouring. Always consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon to tailor the plan to your specific needs and ensure the safest approach for both procedures.
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Answer: BBL or Tummy Tuck? Given your health condition of type 1 diabetes, it's wise to split the procedures for easier recovery. Both procedures can be done safely with proper management, but generally, it's recommended to start with the tummy tuck. This way, you can achieve a flatter stomach and address any excess skin before moving on to the BBL, which uses fat from other areas, including the abdomen, for optimal contouring. Always consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon to tailor the plan to your specific needs and ensure the safest approach for both procedures.
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December 7, 2023
Answer: BBL or Tummy Tuck First? Thank you for your question. If do not want to combine the BBL and tummy tuck, 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. Hope this helps. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 7, 2023
Answer: BBL or Tummy Tuck First? Thank you for your question. If do not want to combine the BBL and tummy tuck, 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. Hope this helps. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 28, 2023
Answer: Brazilian Butt Lift These can be done together or separately. By removing fat with liposuction, the loose skin on the abdomen can become worse making a tummy tuck even more necessary. The recovery is more difficult by combining the procedures due to positioning. You'll want to talk to your PCP about tight glucose control after the procedure.
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October 28, 2023
Answer: Brazilian Butt Lift These can be done together or separately. By removing fat with liposuction, the loose skin on the abdomen can become worse making a tummy tuck even more necessary. The recovery is more difficult by combining the procedures due to positioning. You'll want to talk to your PCP about tight glucose control after the procedure.
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October 24, 2023
Answer: It's whatever is best for you! This question comes up all the time. When I tell my patients is that it really depends on what is best for you. If you have a little bit of fat only, and need it all to achieve a BBL goal, then you should do your BBL first, and not remove the fat from the lower abdomen with a tummy tuck yet. If you have enough fat, even after a tummy tuck, then doing the tummy tuck first may be a good option as well. The benefit of doing the tummy tuck first is that you will have an improvement in your shape and aesthetically you will look much better especially from the front view. Then you can follow with a BBL and look even better. If you do the BBL first, your tummy will not be aesthetically pleasing because of the extra skin until you complete your tummy tuck. Some patients do not want their abdomens to look like they have a lot of extra skin with contour irregularities while they wait for another procedure… hope this helps!
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October 24, 2023
Answer: It's whatever is best for you! This question comes up all the time. When I tell my patients is that it really depends on what is best for you. If you have a little bit of fat only, and need it all to achieve a BBL goal, then you should do your BBL first, and not remove the fat from the lower abdomen with a tummy tuck yet. If you have enough fat, even after a tummy tuck, then doing the tummy tuck first may be a good option as well. The benefit of doing the tummy tuck first is that you will have an improvement in your shape and aesthetically you will look much better especially from the front view. Then you can follow with a BBL and look even better. If you do the BBL first, your tummy will not be aesthetically pleasing because of the extra skin until you complete your tummy tuck. Some patients do not want their abdomens to look like they have a lot of extra skin with contour irregularities while they wait for another procedure… hope this helps!
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