Airsculpt Lipo on arms, abdomen, inner thighs, & knees + FT to breasts too much for 1 appt? Should I split into 2 appts? (photo)

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Should I split the procedures to offer a faster/easier more "realistic for my lifestyle" recovery? I am a very very busy mom. I work full time, have 2 kids, sports 4x per week, and activities ALL weekend long. I don't want to be limping and dying of pain for several weeks. The pros I can think of if I do it ALL AT ONCE is it's cheaper this way, I will get more fat to use for the fat transfer to breasts, and I can get it over with and never look back. Any advice is appreciated!

George Marosan, MD · Answer

I'm not sure what "airsculpt" lipo is(?), maybe PAL (power assist lipo). Based on you height and weight, your BMI is 31. You have a lot of donor areas, but I would not use all of them. The limiting factor are the breasts. All the fat that can be collected cannot be placed into the breasts in one surgery. If too much is placed, and the pressure is high in the tissues, you will end up losing  a lot of fat. Also, this is not an appointment at the hairdresser. You need to take time off to recover and heal appropriately, unless you do not care about the final outcome. Maybe your surgeon minimized your recovery and potential problems that can happen. Fat grafting to the breasts is a great procedure in the right patient with realistic expectations. You also have to realize that you will have loose skin on your arms and abdomen after the fat is collected from these areas. You will eventually need an arm lift and an abdominoplasty, if you want improved body shape besides your breasts. A lot to think about. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/ evaluation or seek a second opinion. Good luck.

Scott D. Green, MD · Answer

My first consern is your result. lipo to your abdomen is a concern as you have some loose skin there from the photos i see, inner thighs and arms as well. Fat grafting to the breasts is another concern. I am a plastic surgeon in roseville myself and i dont know a surgeon there who would suggest what you are having, based on the pics i see. please be sure to research the surgeon well. Be certain they are a board certified plastic surgeon., be sure they have a long standing good reputation in the community. YOU are to much to risk!

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