Can I have a Tummy tuck on March 15, 2016 after lysis of adhesions on Jan 4, 2016?

Question

I had a small bowel obstruction caused by adhesions. No bowel was resected. I have a 3 inch abdominal scar which has healed really well. I was physically fit before surgery and am back to full exercising including abdominal exercises. I had scheduled my tummy tuck before my abdominal surgery.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You could probably have a tummy tuck about three months after surgery for the adhesions.  I would wait until after the adhesion surgery to plan out your tummy tuck depending on where those scars are placed.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

I always advise my patients to wait at least 6 months between surgeries just to give the body enough time to heal completely. So, put off your tummy tuck for another few months. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

Realself.com is an excellent forum for the exchange of general information, but without personal evaluation including specific knowledge of your medical and surgical history, physical examination, and sometimes laboratory and/or radiographic studies, the value of professional recommendations may be limited.  Yours is a unique situation.The general surgeon who performed your lysis of adhesions and the plastic surgeon performing your abdominoplasty will offer (by far) the most valuable answer to your questions.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate
your question.I would recommend that you wait until you are fully healed so you can achieve an optimal result.   Please discuss timing of Tummy Tuck with your surgeon as he/she may recommend pushing back another month or two.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

Often times, surgeons would prefer you to be fully healed from any previous major surgery before undergoing an elective procedure. I would recommend you discuss this with both your plastic surgeon as well as your general surgeon to make sure both physicians can agree on when it is safe to proceed with your tummy tuck. Safety should be your surgeon's first priority.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

To get the best cosmetic result with the lowest level of possible complications, I would suggest waiting a couple of months longer. Before proceeding with the tummy tuck, you should get medical clearance from your prior surgeon.Following
the advice of anyone on this or any other website who would presume to tell you
exactly what to do  without taking a
full medical history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue tone,
discussing your desired outcome and fully informing you about the pros and cons
of each option would not be in your best interest. Find a plastic surgeon that
you are comfortable with and one that you trust and listen to his or her
advice. The surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic
Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS). You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.
Robert Singer, MD FACS
La Jolla, California

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I'd probably encourage you to wait an additional month. You want the tissues of the abdomen to be completely healed and soft. That way, more can be removed. Three months should be adequate for that to happen. Best wishes.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

TT can be done after lysis surgery as long as your abdominal swelling has resolved; three months should typically be sufficient. Please see link below to get your free cheat sheet on "7 keys to a great tummy tuck".

Robert A. Hardesty, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Dear Ms. Millie398,Thank you for your story. Glad to hear you have regained your health.It's always best to ask your Plastic Surgeon these questions yourself. I would definitely receive clearance from your general surgeon.I trust that you have chosen a Plastic Surgeons who is experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally they are members  of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600

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