How many weeks after a Myomectomy do I have to wait to get 360 liposuction? (Photo)

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I had a Myomectomy 5 weeks ago

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

we would have to do a consult and see your body and understand what you are looking for.
typically this can be done immediately but may need scar revision and tummy tuck.

my whole practice is doing lipoabdominoplasty, or at least liposuction with internal heating (which is not the gold standard for skin tightening with body contouring).

the smaller you are before liposuction the more contouring you can get from the procedure. most of my liposuction patients get pre and post surgical optimization with hormonal therapy (see link to help boost their weight loss before surgery and help them heal after).

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  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.  Dr. Emer.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Best candidates for lipo have a BMI of 30 or less and are in good health. You want to have fully recovered from the myomectomy before having 360 lipo. Typical recovery takes six weeks but based upon the extent of your surgery, the surgeon who performed the myomectomy may recommend that you wait three to six months before having 360 lipo.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concerns, however I would wait at least 3 to 6 months to allow all swelling to subside before undergoing liposuction 360. Waiting this amount of time will allow your surgeon to expertly contour your areas of concern without being concerned about residual swelling from the myomectomy surgery.
 Take this time to embrace a healthy diet and exercise regimen to tone your body prior to surgery to allow maximum results from liposuction. When ready, be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in our area to greatly increase chances for the best and safest possible result. Good luck.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very important to heal  from the myomectomy prior to having liposuction.  This is not a matter of weeks but, rather, months.  In the meantime, you can certainly explore your options, select a plastic surgeon and plan for the procedure.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

For Liposuction in the same area that your scars I recommend waiting a full six months.
For Liposuction in the same area that your scars I recommend waiting a full six months.

It takes time for scar tissue to mature.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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Answer: For Liposuction in the same area where your scars I recommend waiting six months.

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