Can I get a liposuction and BBL while undergoing a c-section?

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I'm thinking if it's safe to have either tummy tuck or bbl. again I'm thinking what could be done to reduce my appetitte from eating too much.i just want to eat little and be full.

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

A tummy tuck, liposuction, or BBL should not be combined with a C-section. A C-section is already a major abdominal operation, and pregnancy/postpartum changes increase issues such as bleeding, blood clots, fluid shifts, infection risk, and unpredictable swelling. Adding elective body contouring also makes recovery much harder, especially because a BBL requires avoiding direct pressure on the buttocks while you are caring for a newborn.

The safer plan is to recover from delivery first, wait until your weight and hormones have stabilized, and get clearance from your obstetrician before considering cosmetic surgery. Many surgeons prefer waiting at least several months after pregnancy and often until breastfeeding is complete, depending on your health and goals. For appetite control, start with your OB or primary care doctor; during pregnancy and early postpartum, the focus should be nutrition and safety rather than appetite-suppressing medication unless your own doctor specifically recommends a plan.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Frozen133,
no plastic surgeon will do liposuction and BBL at the same time as c-section. You should wait until you are fully healed from c section and then decide which procedure you should get. 
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Anmol Chugh, MBBS, MS, MCh · Answer

No, liposuction and BBL should never be performed during or immediately after a C-section due to recovery and safety concerns. Always consult with your surgeon for safe timing.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

From your post, it’s not clear what your actual question is.
You should not plan on having cosmetic surgery in conjunction with childbirth.
If you’re interested in having cosmetic surgery, I suggest having a few in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

David Gray, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

No, you can’t get a liposuction and BBL during a c-section. For one, c-sections are performed by gynecologists and obstetricians, not plastic surgeons. A plastic surgeon simply won’t be present during your c-section procedure. You will also need to wait for at least six months after delivering a baby to have plastic surgery. Your body needs time to heal and settle&mdash;it will go through a lot of changes after you deliver. Until those changes happen, it’s impossible to even assess how much lipo and fat grafting you will need and where you will need it. 
As for curbing your appetite, that is something you’ll need to discuss with a bariatric surgeon. Liposuction can make your tummy flatter and more toned, but it won’t affect how much you can eat or your desire to eat in any way. Appetite reduction is generally achieved through gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures. You may want to wait until you have your bariatric procedure and reach your desired weight before considering plastic surgery since significant weight loss can impact which cosmetic procedures are best for you. If, for example, a weight loss procedure leaves you with sagging stomach skin, you may need a tummy tuck rather than abdominal liposuction.

Can I get a liposuction and BBL while undergoing a c-section?

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