I'm thinking of having a facelift w/a small amount of fat xfr to my cheeks via ps who only does faces. I would like to have lipo/tt w/fat xfr to my breast a few months after that (diffr ps). Is that ok? (56 yo, 5/3, 116lbs)
Answer: 4-6 weeks between procedures. As these are two different areas, fat can also be taken as a donor, from abdomen and thighs and the gap between these procedures can be between 4-6 weeks.
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Answer: 4-6 weeks between procedures. As these are two different areas, fat can also be taken as a donor, from abdomen and thighs and the gap between these procedures can be between 4-6 weeks.
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October 28, 2024
Answer: Time interval between liposuction procedures Hello rosenhop, In general, there is no reason why you cannot have liposuction to a DIFFERENT area of the body with just a few days between procedures, however, once we start combining procedures and fat transfers as you mention in your question, the answer become more complicated. After a face lift with a fat transfer, it will likely be recommended that you wait 6-12 weeks between procedures, though certainly your facial plastic surgeon will guide you in that respect. There will be significant fluid shifts after a large surgical procedure like the abdominoplasty/liposuction/fat transfer to the breast that you mention you wanted to have following your facelift, and your facial plastic surgeon will want you to be well out of the acute post surgery phase before the tummy tuck. As I typically recommend, the most important thing to do is communicate your surgical plan with your facial plastic surgeon so that they can most appropriately guide you based on their experience and practice preferences. Good luck! Best,Dr. Smith
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October 28, 2024
Answer: Time interval between liposuction procedures Hello rosenhop, In general, there is no reason why you cannot have liposuction to a DIFFERENT area of the body with just a few days between procedures, however, once we start combining procedures and fat transfers as you mention in your question, the answer become more complicated. After a face lift with a fat transfer, it will likely be recommended that you wait 6-12 weeks between procedures, though certainly your facial plastic surgeon will guide you in that respect. There will be significant fluid shifts after a large surgical procedure like the abdominoplasty/liposuction/fat transfer to the breast that you mention you wanted to have following your facelift, and your facial plastic surgeon will want you to be well out of the acute post surgery phase before the tummy tuck. As I typically recommend, the most important thing to do is communicate your surgical plan with your facial plastic surgeon so that they can most appropriately guide you based on their experience and practice preferences. Good luck! Best,Dr. Smith
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October 24, 2024
Answer: Surgery Ideally, you should wait at least 8 weeks after your first surgery before doing a second to allow your body time to heal. If you have medical issues, you may need to wait even longer.
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October 24, 2024
Answer: Surgery Ideally, you should wait at least 8 weeks after your first surgery before doing a second to allow your body time to heal. If you have medical issues, you may need to wait even longer.
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October 15, 2024
Answer: Time between procedures Your plastic surgeons will be the best to answer this question as opinions will vary and will be contingent on how your progress through recovery from your facelift. That being said waiting between 3 and 6 months should be adequate for you to then undergo your second procedure.
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October 15, 2024
Answer: Time between procedures Your plastic surgeons will be the best to answer this question as opinions will vary and will be contingent on how your progress through recovery from your facelift. That being said waiting between 3 and 6 months should be adequate for you to then undergo your second procedure.
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October 14, 2024
Answer: Interval between face lift and TT/liposuction You should plan a minimum of 6 weeks between two procedures. While face lift is procedure with very short recovery and minimal blood loss, abdominoplasty and liposuction with fat grafting to the breasts is extensive procedure with much longer recovery time. You should discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon(s).. good luck.
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October 14, 2024
Answer: Interval between face lift and TT/liposuction You should plan a minimum of 6 weeks between two procedures. While face lift is procedure with very short recovery and minimal blood loss, abdominoplasty and liposuction with fat grafting to the breasts is extensive procedure with much longer recovery time. You should discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon(s).. good luck.
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