Tummy Tuck AFTER Mini Tigh Lift ok?

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Neither procedure will impact the other once fully healed. Hope this helps.

Dear Philosophical910490,

It's wonderful that you're planning ahead and considering how one procedure might affect another down the road.

Your plan to have a mini thigh lift now and a potential tummy tuck later should generally be just fine. A mini thigh lift focuses on the upper portion of your thighs and involves an incision in the groin area. On the other hand, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, addresses the abdominal area specifically. The two areas and procedures do not significantly overlap, so one shouldn't detrimentally affect the other.

In terms of your specific concerns, a tummy tuck shouldn't cause your thigh lift scar to "migrate" upwards. The procedures operate on separate anatomical layers and locations. Similarly, a thigh lift should not interfere with the "anchoring" of muscles or scar formation from a potential future tummy tuck.

However, it's important to keep in mind that individual anatomy, healing capacity, and surgical techniques can play a significant role in your results. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is in order.

Some factors to consider before making your decision might include the timing between surgeries, your plans for future pregnancies, your general health, and your expectations for the results. Remember, every surgical procedure comes with inherent risks and recovery time that should be taken into account as well.

You're absolutely right to think this through. It's a crucial part of ensuring you get the results you want and a sign that you're well on your way to making the best decision for you.

I wish you the best of luck as you move forward with these decisions and potential procedures!

Sincerely,

Dr. Katzen.

I do not perform these surgeries at the same time as they have opposing vectors of pull. I would generally recommend the tummy tuck first followed by the thigh lift.