Can I have a biopsy a week before tummy tuck? (Photo)

I would definitely recommend to figure out / confirm the etiology of this tumor before having the abdominoplasty even if that means delaying your surgery a few days. Depending on the cause of that tumor, your surgeon may be able to take care of it during the same surgery.

I don't foresee this an being an issue especially if this will felicitate combined surgery. Having said that, please discuss with your plastic surgeon

Hello @Magical109017, thank you for our question. Due to the inflammation in the area, you should wait for a more appropriate time. This is taking into account the recommendations of the doctor performing the intervention, which may vary depending on the technique used to perform the process. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

I would ask your surgeon what the mass might be. It could be something quite simple like a lipoma which is pretty easy to determine. In that case removing it at the same time as the tummy tuck makes sense.

Dear Magical109017,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative 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

I would assume that you are having a laparoscopic procedure, which pumps air into your abdomen to see the tumor in question. I personally would not do a tummy tuck that soon after your biopsy. Discuss with your plastic surgeon ASAP. Good luck, Jane.

Yes, it is possible for you to have a biopsy prior to your tummy tuck. However it is best to discuss this situation with your surgeon and OB/Gyn to determine what is the best approach for you.

To answer this kind of a complex question we must see all the imaging reports and consult your Gynecologist for the endometriosis. Your doctor probably saw these reports and decided in the light of them. Trusting your doctor is the best option for deciding difficult topics.

Yes, an intra-abdominal biopsy can be performed prior to the day of the tummy tuck, I have even performed hysterectomies at the same time as the tummy tuck. However, postoperative discomfort increases considerably when surgeries are combined.

I suggest you discuss your medical concerns with both providers.

Make sure both of them are comfortable with the way your procedures are scheduled.


Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD