What are the best things to start doing before TT/bbl/lipo?

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Thank you for your question. There are several things you can do to maximize your outcomes and minimize your risks.  First, seek medical clearance from your family doctor.  They can help you maximize your health status, making recovery easier and limiting complications.  Second, use a healthy diet and exercise regimen to reach your goal weight.  This weight should be one that you feel comfortable at, and can maintain, as this will ensure the best long-term results.  Lastly, seek out a series of opinions from board certified plastic surgeons about the best surgical treatments for you to obtain your desired results.  

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.For safety reasons, to be a good candidate for TT+Lipo+ BBL at the same time, your labs and cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.Therefore, you must be a healthy person, within an appropriate BMI and no history of diseases that increase the surgical / anesthetic risk degree.Finally, I recommend you a skilled certified plastic surgeon in body contouring surgery and experienced in cases like yours where the planned operating time is less than five hours.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Hi. Prior to your Brazilian butt lift tummy tuck and lipo procedure you should focus on nutrition. This will assist you with your wound healing and recovery. Healthy lifestyle habits should be maintained until your surgery. Good luck to you.Dr. B

There are multiple things you can do to maximize the success
of a combination of a tummy tuck/BBL/liposuction, which can be very positive life-changing procedures:* Select an experienced plastic surgeon who is board certified
by the American Board    of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic   Surgery (ASAPS).* Get within 10 pounds of your ideal weight through exercise
and a sensible balanced    diet.* Make sure that your reasons to have the surgery are
appropriate.* Be realistic about the potential outcome.* Know the possible complications as well as the benefits of
the procedures.* Have a good support system at home. You will need additional
help.* Be realistic about when you can return to your routine
activities and work.* Get medical clearance and appropriate lab evaluations from
your primary physician.* Make sure that the timing of your surgery is appropriate
with regard to other    stresses in your life.* Avoid smoking and any use of nicotine.* Follow all of your surgeon’s pre-operative instructions,
including which medications,   vitamins, and supplements you should continue and
which you should stop taking.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California

It´s my pleasure to answer your question.The first thing you need is to have a board certified plastic surgeon choosen. He will orientate you before surgery of a healthy diet, exercises and of course pre op labs and cardio vascular evaluation. Also explain to you the post op period.Sincerely,Dr. Aramis VegaBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question and I agree completely with the advice given by Dr Singer and good luck with your procedureDr Corbin

Leading a healthy life style will help you to prepare for your surgery and aid your recovery. Besides, it will optimize the outcome of your surgery on the long run. Healthy diet, activity, weight loss if warranted, cessation of smoking and recreational drugs are among important factors. Furhermore, seeking more than one consultation from experts in your area will give you a better idea about your procedure and expectations prior making your final decision. 

Hello Patt63,Thank you for your question. My responses:1) healthy diet and moderate excercise.2) no herbs, supplements, or additives (can alter your recovery, healing and anesthesia)3)no aspirin, mega-3, large doses of Vit. E or fish oil, or NASIDS two weeks prior to surgery (can alter your blood clotting)4)if you are taking hormonal birth control stop 2-4 weeks prior to susurgery (can increase risk of blood clots).5)stop smoking 4 weeks before and after wards (can interfere with wound healing).6)discuss taking bromeline and arnica (before and after your surgery) with your Plastic Surgeon (can reduce swelling and brusing)7)night before and in morning scrub your entire body with a anti septic soap (reduce risk of infection) 7)moderate alcohol consummation and none the night before.8)get some large bags of frozen peas or corn (the Cosco size) you can place in pillow case and then apply to areas of swelling (they will conform to your body like a bean bag and you can recycle in your freezer when they thaw out).9)make a list of questions or your specfic desires you may have the night before surgery.10) where confortable button down or zippered top/blouse and loose fitting pants (ease getting changed after surgery)11) your Plastic Surgeon can prescribe a Scopolamine patch to place behind your ear to prevent post op nausea.12)discuss having your anesthesiologist use Zofran, Regalin, and steroids during your anesthesia to reduce post op nausea. 13)post op narcotics can cause constipation. Start taking a bulking agent (Metamucil)stool softener (Colace) and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. 14) if you are over 45 or have a significant medical problem have your primarycare physician examine you and obtain preoperative laboratory evaluation.15)start over the counter Iron pills 1 month before and after surgery to help you increase your hemoglobin levels (be ware they may make your stools turn dark and constipapate you)16) nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to surgery. Sip of water to take prescription medications only.Please make sure your Plastic Surgeon is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,