I had Diep Flap breast reconstructive surgery 2 years ago. Am I a good candidate for a BBL?

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I had Diep Flap breast reconstructive surgery 2 years ago. The procedure required me to have a tummy tuck, but no liposuction was performed. I was left with dog ears and excess fat around my abdomen. I am interested in getting corrective surgery, I want liposuction with fat transfer to buttocks. I want to know if I am a good candidate considering the type of reconstructive surgery that required the connection of blood vessels. Would this be a problem having liposuction to my abdomen?

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD · Answer

When you go to get a consultation for BBL be sure to ask the questions below in my web reference.Basically you want to know if the surgeon is experienced, and you want to ask specifically how he processes the fat because that has a crucial impact on how well the fat graft survives.You also want to ask what percentage of the patients need a "touch up". A BBL well done will rarely need a "touch up"

Luis Macias, MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like you are a candidate for the procedure.  Photos would make it easier for us to comment more specifically in your case. Of course an in person consultation is necessary to know for sure.  Your DIEP breast reconstruction will not be a contraindication to you having liposuction to your abdomen. If there is enough fat to harvest from you belly, back, hips flanks or anywhere else then you may be a candidate.  The dog ears can be revised at the same time as the BBL.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Your procedure was a couple of years ago and I would think that you can have liposuction and fat transfer as long as you have adequate fat.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS

Reps B. Sundin, MD · Answer

Having had a previous DIEP flap is not a contraindication for BBL by any means.  It should make you a better candidate in some regards as you shouldn't have as much excess skin on your abdomen allowing for more aggressive liposuction.  The dog ears could be revised at the same time as well.  I would encourage you to come in for a consult.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Without pictures or an exam, this is difficult to answer.  From your description, you may be a very good candidate.   The connection of blood vessels is usually performed in the chest or axilla, so this is usually not an issue.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

I had Diep Flap breast reconstructive surgery 2 years ago. Am I a good candidate for a BBL?

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Answer: Previous DIEP flap is not a contraindication

Answer: Previous DIEP flap is not a contraindication

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Answer: Am I a good candidate for a BBL?

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I had Diep Flap breast reconstructive surgery 2 years ago. Am I a good candidate for a BBL?

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Answer: Previous DIEP flap is not a contraindication

Answer: Previous DIEP flap is not a contraindication

Answer: Am I a good candidate for a BBL?

Answer: Am I a good candidate for a BBL?

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