Plastic surgery after gastric sleeve - How long do you have to wait between the two?

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My height 5'0 weight 185lbs BMI 38% have pear shaped body will have my gastric sleeve by the end of December i understand it takes time for the body to adapt, how long do you have to wait to have plastic surgery after sleeve to remove excess skin and reshape everything, breast ,tights and breast .Thank you

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  This will depend on how quickly you loose the weight and become stable.  Often times it takes 6-12 month for you to loose the weight down to where your body become "stable" meaning you're not loosing or gaining any weight.  Then you need to be stable for about 3-6 month before proceeding.  So you're looking at around 1-2 years or more before you're able to have plastic surgeon, again depending on how things progress.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  maria.acosta,
generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a tummy tuck, BBL, breast lift or other elective procedure, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. So, in this case the right time for cosmetic procedures is once you reach your goal weight. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ali Solmaz, MD · Answer

After gastric sleeve surgery, it's generally recommended to wait at least 12-18 months before considering plastic surgery to remove excess skin and reshape areas like the breasts, thighs, and abdomen. This waiting period allows your body to stabilize, both in terms of weight loss and overall health, which helps ensure the best results from cosmetic surgery.
During this time, you'll also have the opportunity to reach your goal weight, as the body may continue to lose weight for several months after surgery. Your surgeon will want to ensure you’ve maintained a stable weight for a period before moving forward with procedures like a tummy tuck, breast lift, or thigh lift.

Sunil Bhoyrul, MD · Answer

Thank you for reaching out with your question. Our surgical team recommends waiting at least 12-15 months after gastric sleeve before considering plastic surgery. This gives you the opportunity to incorporate and enhance the necessary dietary and behavior changes necessary after weight loss surgery to maximize weight loss and keep the weight off long term. Please take a moment to log onto our website and view our informational Bariatric seminar, as this will provide you with procedure specific information.
V/RKirsten Goshen, MSN, FNP-BCOlde DelMar SurgicalGeneral/Bariatric Surgery

Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend you wait at least a year after your gastric sleeve surgery, and be 30 pounds or less from your goal weight, that way you will have better results from your cosmetic surgery.  And make sure you use a plastic/cosmetic surgeon that has experience with post bariatric surgery patients.

Felix Omar Márquez, MD · Answer

Hello, Maria. As you may know, every patient is different, and there's no simple answer to your question. The most important thing is to wait until your weight is stable to be sure that you will get the best results. I think that a year after the gastric sleeve procedure will be the right moment to evaluate your condition. Consult a board-certified plastic surgeon who can decide the best moment to go ahead with an abdominoplasty. If everything is going all right, it can be sooner than you expect. Best luck to you!

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It varies widely. I usually recommend 3-4 months after your weight loss stabilizes. In general after sleeve most of the weight loss happens in 6-12 months.

Pablo Garcia, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, I hope you are well. After getting bariatric surgery it is recommended to wait at least a year prior to undergoing any time of plasti surgery. This is because it generally takes a year for patients to reach their ideal weight. In addition, it is also recommended to wait arond 3 months after the initial year in order to make sure the patient is able to maintain the weight.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I recommend when the weight is stable for several months but it also depends on what part you want to fix. I am President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons. You could do a TT for the fat would be removed in conjunction with skin so it would not help much to wait until all fat is gone sec to your gastric procedure.

Peter Fisher, MD (retired) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I suggest waiting approximately three months after your weight has finally stabilized after losing whatever you are able to lose.Peter Fisher M.DPost massive weight loss body contouring specialist

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