How long after I have an endometrial ablation should I wait to get a tummy tuck?

Question

I having a tummy tuck on nov 24th but my doctor wants to do an ablation before I go have my tummy tuck done. What’s your recommendation?

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

While both procedures may be elective, the ablation is much more likely to negatively influence your health if not done. I agree about getting the ablation first. I would give it a month between procedures and get blood work in between. Best of luck.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Since the abdominoplasty is a completely elective procedure I would ask that you wait until your completely healed from the uterine surgery. Clearly, subsequent elective aesthetic surgery would have to be done with the consent of your gynecologic surgeon.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This really needs to be addressed by the plastic surgeon of your choosing and your doctor performing the ablation endometrial ablation. Recovery may last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Talk to your ob/gyn but you can have a tummy tuck once fully healed from your ablation, typically 4-6 weeks afterward.  Hope this helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Rubyg1234,
you should be healthy and fully healed before you get another procedure. But every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I would recommend speaking with the physician performing your ablation as well as your plastic surgeon to work out timing.  Typically you want to be fully healed from your ablation in order to keep risk of infection and complications low.

John Rosdeutscher, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question. Endometrial ablation should be a fairly quick outpatient procedure. I’m sure your Ob/Gyn has or will go over all risks & benefits as well as probably offer advice on how long you should recover before having another procedure. In general a safe recovery period of 4-6 weeks should suffice for you to be “out of the woods” from the ablation and be ready for a more formidable procedure such as abdominoplasty. 
Best of luck!
Sincerely,

John David Rosdeutscher, M.D.

How long after I have an endometrial ablation should I wait to get a tummy tuck?

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