I Am Having a Spinal Fusion in March, is It Safe to Have a Tummy Tuck 2 Months Prior?

November 28, 2011
Asked By:powellini in lake tahoe, ca

I am scheduled to have a thoraco-lumbar fusion in the beginning of March. Meanwhile, I would like to have lipo assisted fat transfer to the buttocks with a tummy tuck. 1) is this enough time to heal? 2) will the 'growing' i do from the fusion (1 - 1 1/2 inches) affect the tummy tuck 3) is it enough time for the 'grafting' to heal/take in the buttocks area? i am afraid to wait until after because I won't be able to lie on my back in order to heal the buttocks fat grafting .

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December 3, 2011

Answer: Tummy tuck prior to spinal fusion

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December 3, 2011

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November 30, 2011

Answer: Cosmetic surgery before spinal fusion

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November 30, 2011

Answer: Cosmetic surgery before spinal fusion

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December 1, 2011

Answer: Planning a tummy tuck and a spinal fusion

December 1, 2011

Answer: Planning a tummy tuck and a spinal fusion

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November 30, 2011

Answer: You are most likely safe for that time frame

November 30, 2011

Answer: You are most likely safe for that time frame

November 30, 2011

Answer: Timing of surgeries

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