How long to wait in between procedures?

Congratulations on your procedure! Your surgeon will help you determine when you are cleared to consider more surgery but it is often recommended to wait about 6 months to allow for healing. You may want to explore Aveli as an option to address cellulite. This is a non surgical, one time treatment performed in the office.

Thank you for your question regarding the timing between procedures. I recommend waiting about two months between procedures to give your body enough time to heal. The longer you can wait in between, the better for your recovery, but you can safely proceed to the second procedure after two months. Healing time is crucial to ensure that your body recovers fully and that the results of your initial procedures are not compromised.

It’s also essential to have a thorough consultation with your plastic surgeon before planning your next procedure. They can assess your healing progress, provide personalized advice based on your specific circumstances, and ensure that you are in the best possible condition for additional surgery. Always follow your plastic surgeon’s recommendations for the safest and most effective outcomes.

I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS Plastic Surgeon

Unless the second procedure has a major impact on the first you don’t need to wait any certain amount of time.
Based on what you just went through, I would think you’d want to give yourself six months to heal up, but you can just ask your provider to see what they have to say.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD