How long does a tummy tuck and BBL take on a 127lb woman?

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Also my hemoglobin is 12.9 and hemotocrit is 38.9 . Is this ok? My procedure is September 27th. My preop isn't until Sept 12th . My Surgeon is double board certified with 18 years experience. I have like 9 weeks to wait and I'm very nervous .. thinking of moving it closer to get it over with . This long wait is freaking me out !

Gregory Lakin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The average length of time for a tummy tuck with BBL in a patient weighing around 127 pounds is 4 to 6 hours. The complexity of the tummy tuck (full vs. partial), the amount of fat grafted for the BBL, and the surgeon's skill can affect the surgery duration. Your hematocrit of 38.9% and hemoglobin of 12.9 g/dL are within normal ranges for adult women. This is important for wound healing and post-operative recovery. However, it's advisable to check with your surgeon to ensure that these levels are sufficient for the procedure and the healing process. Please double check with your surgeon the recovery position because typically after a tummy tuck patients recover on their backside but that would affect the viability of the transferred fat due to pressure. And typically after a BBL patients recover on their front side which is difficult after a tummy tuck when you need to recover in a flexed position on your backside. Good luck with your procedures!

Joseph Mlakar, MD · Answer

Good morning ! A standard tummy tuck typically takes 3 hours and a BBL usually takes 3 hours. But it can vary depending on your surgeon and facility. Good Luck with your procedure

Patrick Felice, MD · Answer

Time in surgery varies from surgeon to surgeon. A tummy tuck with BBL would take about 3 1/2 hours for me.Hope this helps.

Bruce B. Kadz, MD, FACS · Answer

It can be very variable amongst various surgical teams. In general that takes about 4 hours in our practice. The timing and place of the operation is completely up to you.

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

His tests are good, and his weight is ideal, his Doctor also seems to have good references. Nerves are normal, just follow your plan to stay in good condition.

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.   Surgeons are all different as far as how they operate and how long it will take.  For me, I usually spend about 3 hours doing a tummy tuck and about 4 or more doing liposuction and BBL.   The more important question is how long does your surgeon take to do these procedures.   And, where is he/she going to get enough fat from to perform a BBL

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