When Can I Have Liposuction After a Tummy Tuck?

Question

i had my tummy tuck in jan, this year, 2011. i still feel that i need some lipo, as i have skin bulging above my scar line. how soon could i have liposuction in this area?.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

David Stoker, MD · Answer

It is reasonable to wait six weeks following a tummy tuck to do liposuction. If you are treating areas distant from the abdomen, you would be able to do the liposuction even sooner, if desired. Your board-certified plastic surgeon would be the best person to help you decide the extent and timing of your procedures.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction can usually be done around 6 months after your tummy tuck and is not that uncommon since many patients heal with that roll just above the tummy tuck scar and also they need upper abdomen liposuctioning to flatten the whole tummy.  Always check with your tummy tuck surgeon 1st..  Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	I would suggest that you wait 6 months after your tummy tuck surgery to have liposuction surgery of the abdomen done.

	Best wishes.

Ayman Hakki, MD · Answer

Six months would be a good time to do a liposuction after a tummy tuck. It may be done earlier, but the swelling may make it hard to judged where it is needed. its safe to o but its not smart to do it before the dust has settled.

When Can I Have Liposuction After a Tummy Tuck?

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