It is safe to get a session of Laser Liposuction done before having a Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck?

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I have surgey schedule for Dec 19. Want to get best result possible. Is it safe to get some session of lazer lipo. before.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

The need to have liposuction before tummy tuck surgery would require an examination and discussion of your exact goals for surgery.  Based on your description, it does not seem as though your surgeon recommended any liposuction, so first, I would stick to their advice.  If you are considering liposuction before tummy tuck, the time between liposuction and tummy tuck is too short.  You want at least a 6 month recovery between surgeries.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Original541387,
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

It is not a good idea to have liposuction done a month before your tummy tuck, especially if you are considering liposuction of the abdomen.  Some contouring can be done at the same time of your tummy tuck, usually the hip and flank area.  I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon to determine what is best for you.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It’s hard to know which to do first without photos. I see no reason to liposuction the abdomen if you’re going to have a tummy tuck. Also I have never found it necessary to do a fleur de lys tummy tuck and have answered a lot of questions on realself from people who regretted it. Get another opinion and rethink the fdl. I doubt you really need it

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

It is too soon to do liposuction in the area of the tummy tuck now. You probably can have liposuction elsewhere, but discuss this first with your surgeon.

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