How soon to have lipo repeated in a different area?

It is not uncommon to do 3 lipos on the same patient all within 1 week since they are so safe under tumescent local. The patients are able to stand up and move in all  positions to get the best results with the smaller cannulas. Recovery is faster and easier also. sincerely, David Hansen,MD

I suggest waiting 3-6 months to see the ultimate results of your first procedure, however, if you are concerned or really want a second opinion see a body contouring specialist who specializes in hi definition abdominal liposuction.  Best, Dr. Emer.

It's probably safe to do a second session of liposuction in a couple of days but most plastic surgeons would wait a few weeks.

Once you're well-recovered from your initial liposuction, you're fine to have more done in a different area.  This is assuming you had a small amount done initially--if you had 5 liters removed the first time, you may need to wait longer for a second procedure.

Thanks for your question. I agree with Dr. Morgan. It can be done once the original liposuction treatment is healed. Please ask your surgeon. Best Wishes, Dr. Mentz

Many who do awake liposuction, can do the second procedure at 2-4 weeks. If a lot of fat was removed under general anesthesia, you may need 4-6 weeks. I would suggest asking your surgeon since he/she is following your progress.

if ther is no medical reason to wait, a second liposuction procedure can be done a few days after the first procedure. However, if the procudure is to do repeat liposuction on a previously treated area, delaying the revision procedure 912 months is best to allow the tissues to soften and relax.

There are three major factors to take into consideration. When patients undergo high-volume liposuction, the body needs time to recover in terms of swelling and what is referred to as fluid shifts. High-volume liposuction typically should not be done within the first few weeks of the first procedure.A second possible concern is excess use of lidocaine if a second procedure is done within the first 24 to 48 hours. The last consideration is performing liposuction in adjacent areas. When one area is treated with liposuction, it responds with the normal healing process.This initially begins with swelling, bruising and early scar formation. This process goes on for many months.When treating an adjacent area, at some point there will be connecting space where one area has previously been treated and another area is a virgin area. The transition from liposuctioning one untreated area of fat to fat that is in the midst of healing can be complicated and difficult. This is the reason we typically do not do secondary liposuction in the same area for a minimum of six months after the first procedure.If your abdomen was treated in the past and you're planning on having your back treated next, then most likely there will be some transition zone between the two. This is something that needs to be not only planned by your plastic surgeon but discussed in person. I suggest talking to your plastic surgeon face-to-face and reviewing a good strategy. Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.