I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck and lipo on my stomach and flanks. How long after the surgery can I schedule lipo laser for my arms and thighs? Not sure how long my body needs to remove the anesthesia from my system.
Answer: How long after traditional lipo can I get laser lipo to different areas? Hi. There is no exact time frame that you will need to wait between the 2 procedures but basically you want to be recovered enough to be able to take care of yourself and be able to heal well. Potentially a few weeks in between or longer may be reasonable. I would discuss that with your surgeon and I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience in this area.Good luck and take care,Dr. Howell
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Answer: How long after traditional lipo can I get laser lipo to different areas? Hi. There is no exact time frame that you will need to wait between the 2 procedures but basically you want to be recovered enough to be able to take care of yourself and be able to heal well. Potentially a few weeks in between or longer may be reasonable. I would discuss that with your surgeon and I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience in this area.Good luck and take care,Dr. Howell
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Answer: VASER HI DEF 4D LIPO / 360 Degree Liposculpture / Body Contouring You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. Ideally all of these areas would be treated a single procedure. The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. If skin is very loose before surgery, then it will need to be removed: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin. Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: VASER HI DEF 4D LIPO / 360 Degree Liposculpture / Body Contouring You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. Ideally all of these areas would be treated a single procedure. The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. If skin is very loose before surgery, then it will need to be removed: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin. Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Lipo Thank you for your question. You will be able to get your second procedure as soon as you feel comfortable to do so. There is no exact amount of time you are required to wait. I would discuss the timeline with your board certified plastic surgeon.
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Lipo Thank you for your question. You will be able to get your second procedure as soon as you feel comfortable to do so. There is no exact amount of time you are required to wait. I would discuss the timeline with your board certified plastic surgeon.
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April 25, 2019
Answer: Laser lipolysis If you are having a tummy tuck and abdominal liposuction you probably want to wait until you are comfortable enough to take care of yourself prior to undergoing laser liposuction of the arms and thighs. Medically speaking, there is no real wait time for these two separate areas to be addressed, however, I think that functionally you would be happy you waited for your abdomen to feel a bit more comfortable prior to treating your upper and lower extremities.
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April 25, 2019
Answer: Laser lipolysis If you are having a tummy tuck and abdominal liposuction you probably want to wait until you are comfortable enough to take care of yourself prior to undergoing laser liposuction of the arms and thighs. Medically speaking, there is no real wait time for these two separate areas to be addressed, however, I think that functionally you would be happy you waited for your abdomen to feel a bit more comfortable prior to treating your upper and lower extremities.
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May 5, 2020
Answer: Up to six weeks It is reasonable to wait six weeks following a Tummy tuck to do more areas of liposuction . If you are treating areas distant from the abdomen such as arms and thighs as you mentioned, 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 procedure. Best of luck.
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May 5, 2020
Answer: Up to six weeks It is reasonable to wait six weeks following a Tummy tuck to do more areas of liposuction . If you are treating areas distant from the abdomen such as arms and thighs as you mentioned, 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 procedure. Best of luck.
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