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

   Find a surgeon with a great deal of experience with these procedures.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA....

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

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.