I had Breast Cancer 6 years ago, have been on Tamoxifen for over 5 years will be for 10 years. I got Chemo and radiation. I had a Lumpectomy with immediate reconstruction. Have not had any other health problems.
Answer: Tummy tuck and liposuction can be safely performed afted breast cancer treatment Hello Myrna and thank-you for your question.Congratulations on successfully beating breast cancer! Many of our patients successfully treated for breast cancer go on to have elective cosmetic surgery. I would recommend a consultation visit which would include a physical examination. A Tummy Tuck is a procedure to correct the effects of pregnancy or weight loss. A tummy tuck is frequently combined with liposuction of the abdomen and waist. A tummy tuck will correct: 1. Loose skin and stretch marks of the lower abdomen 2. Abdominal bulge resulting from separation of the abdominal muscle (diastasis recti) 3. Localized fat deposits of the abdomen and waist I would recommend a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Answer: Tummy tuck and liposuction can be safely performed afted breast cancer treatment Hello Myrna and thank-you for your question.Congratulations on successfully beating breast cancer! Many of our patients successfully treated for breast cancer go on to have elective cosmetic surgery. I would recommend a consultation visit which would include a physical examination. A Tummy Tuck is a procedure to correct the effects of pregnancy or weight loss. A tummy tuck is frequently combined with liposuction of the abdomen and waist. A tummy tuck will correct: 1. Loose skin and stretch marks of the lower abdomen 2. Abdominal bulge resulting from separation of the abdominal muscle (diastasis recti) 3. Localized fat deposits of the abdomen and waist I would recommend a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
November 27, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck and liposuction after breast cancer Thank you for your excellent question and congratulations on beating breast cancer! In my practice, this history would not rule you out as a candidate for a tummy tuck/liposuction. I recommend seeing a qualified plastic surgeon to make sure you are a good candidate for these procedures. If you are deemed to be a good candidate, you would then need to have clearance from your medical/oncology physicians along with peri-operative management of your tamoxifen. Best of luck to you.
Helpful
November 27, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck and liposuction after breast cancer Thank you for your excellent question and congratulations on beating breast cancer! In my practice, this history would not rule you out as a candidate for a tummy tuck/liposuction. I recommend seeing a qualified plastic surgeon to make sure you are a good candidate for these procedures. If you are deemed to be a good candidate, you would then need to have clearance from your medical/oncology physicians along with peri-operative management of your tamoxifen. Best of luck to you.
Helpful
November 22, 2015
Answer: Plastic Surgery After Breast Cancer Congratulations. There should be no contraindication for these procedures. As part of your medical evaluation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, he/she will go through your medical history and confirm the you are a great candidate for surgery. Best of luck!
Helpful
November 22, 2015
Answer: Plastic Surgery After Breast Cancer Congratulations. There should be no contraindication for these procedures. As part of your medical evaluation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, he/she will go through your medical history and confirm the you are a great candidate for surgery. Best of luck!
Helpful
November 20, 2015
Answer: Having a tummy tuck after breast cancer. If you are in good health, this should not be a problem at all. You should see a board-certified plastic surgeon and they could make the assessment whether it is important for them to talk to your medical doctor prior to surgery.
Helpful
November 20, 2015
Answer: Having a tummy tuck after breast cancer. If you are in good health, this should not be a problem at all. You should see a board-certified plastic surgeon and they could make the assessment whether it is important for them to talk to your medical doctor prior to surgery.
Helpful
November 20, 2015
Answer: TT or Lipo after Breast Cancer Thanks for your question. Congratulations on your successful treatment of Breast Cancer. From what you have described, you do not seem to have any contradictions to either TT or Lipo. In my San Antonio Plastic Surgery office, we operate on patients who have had Breast Cancer almost weekly. I would recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area who has experience with fat transfer as some of your radiation effects can be improved with fat grafting.
Helpful
November 20, 2015
Answer: TT or Lipo after Breast Cancer Thanks for your question. Congratulations on your successful treatment of Breast Cancer. From what you have described, you do not seem to have any contradictions to either TT or Lipo. In my San Antonio Plastic Surgery office, we operate on patients who have had Breast Cancer almost weekly. I would recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area who has experience with fat transfer as some of your radiation effects can be improved with fat grafting.
Helpful
