What is a good amount of time to leave between surgical procedures?
Answer: Wait for the labwork: Cosmetic Surgery when your health is optimal Clearly there are several options here. However, it is best to wait for the labwork. In the event that it is: fibroids or another benign condition, the hysterectomy and abdominoplasty can be performed togetther. There may be added risks to performing a combined procedure which entails additional Operating room time. Some studies have suggested there is an increased risk of blood loss and potential for fatal blood clots. a potentially malignant (cancer) condition, then surgery should be delayed until your optimal state of health is achieved. This may require additional surgeries or tests to determine the extent of the tumor and even require chemotherapy. In either event, cosmetic surgery should be delayed. In the event that all is clear and you decide to undergo a 2 stage operation, the answer for timing of the second procedure is controversial. Traditionally, the answer has been 3-4 months for the following reason. Irregardless of the injury and tissue, healing generally requires 6 weeks (proliferative phase) to lay down scar tissue and another 6 weeks for that scar tissue to reorganize (maturation phase) to the point that it is soft, supple and can be manipulated. Therefore 12 weeks (3 months ) has been the traditional answer for reoperations on the same area. This can vary among individuals and can be affected by many other factors such as health, infections, co-existing disease, medications, etc.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Wait for the labwork: Cosmetic Surgery when your health is optimal Clearly there are several options here. However, it is best to wait for the labwork. In the event that it is: fibroids or another benign condition, the hysterectomy and abdominoplasty can be performed togetther. There may be added risks to performing a combined procedure which entails additional Operating room time. Some studies have suggested there is an increased risk of blood loss and potential for fatal blood clots. a potentially malignant (cancer) condition, then surgery should be delayed until your optimal state of health is achieved. This may require additional surgeries or tests to determine the extent of the tumor and even require chemotherapy. In either event, cosmetic surgery should be delayed. In the event that all is clear and you decide to undergo a 2 stage operation, the answer for timing of the second procedure is controversial. Traditionally, the answer has been 3-4 months for the following reason. Irregardless of the injury and tissue, healing generally requires 6 weeks (proliferative phase) to lay down scar tissue and another 6 weeks for that scar tissue to reorganize (maturation phase) to the point that it is soft, supple and can be manipulated. Therefore 12 weeks (3 months ) has been the traditional answer for reoperations on the same area. This can vary among individuals and can be affected by many other factors such as health, infections, co-existing disease, medications, etc.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Time for a tummy tuck after another surgery You need to discuss this with your Ob-Gyn first and explain your plain. It also depends on the blood loss and your counts must be healthy before the TT. Ii would want you to be fairly healed and comfortable because a mommy makeover is a significant procedure Do not rush this and be safe.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Time for a tummy tuck after another surgery You need to discuss this with your Ob-Gyn first and explain your plain. It also depends on the blood loss and your counts must be healthy before the TT. Ii would want you to be fairly healed and comfortable because a mommy makeover is a significant procedure Do not rush this and be safe.
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February 8, 2010
Answer: Timing of Hysterectomy and Tummy Tuck Hi there- In many cases, hysterectomy can safely be combined with a tummy tuck. Whether this is an option for you could only be answered by your gynecologist and your plastic surgeon. If this option is not reasonable of preferable for some reason, I would wait at least 6-8 weeks between the two.
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Answer: Timing of Hysterectomy and Tummy Tuck Hi there- In many cases, hysterectomy can safely be combined with a tummy tuck. Whether this is an option for you could only be answered by your gynecologist and your plastic surgeon. If this option is not reasonable of preferable for some reason, I would wait at least 6-8 weeks between the two.
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November 6, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck can be done at same time as hysterectomy for benign condition It is not uncommon for a tummy tuck to be done in conjunction with a hysterectomy that is done for fibroids or other benign conditions-but I would not do this if you are being treaqted for a cancer. This combined approach requires that your Gynecologist agrees and has a good working releationship with your plastic surgeon and they both agree. If your surgeons do not want to do this and your hysterectomy is done for fibroids or otrher benign condition, I would recommend waiting a year before considering a tummy tuck. I agree with all others that you must frirst complete your work up and follow the advice of your Gynecologist. These issues must be addresssed before any discussion of a tummy tuck.
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Answer: Tummy tuck can be done at same time as hysterectomy for benign condition It is not uncommon for a tummy tuck to be done in conjunction with a hysterectomy that is done for fibroids or other benign conditions-but I would not do this if you are being treaqted for a cancer. This combined approach requires that your Gynecologist agrees and has a good working releationship with your plastic surgeon and they both agree. If your surgeons do not want to do this and your hysterectomy is done for fibroids or otrher benign condition, I would recommend waiting a year before considering a tummy tuck. I agree with all others that you must frirst complete your work up and follow the advice of your Gynecologist. These issues must be addresssed before any discussion of a tummy tuck.
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June 22, 2008
Answer: Only Undergo Elective Cosmetic Surgery If You Are Healthy Undergoing any surgical procedure is a serious decision. Elective cosmetic surgery is exactly that - elective. Under no circumstances should such surgery be performed if it may compromise a patient's health. If a patient has a medical condition which needs to be treated, that must take priority over any elective cosmetic procedure. Once the medical condition has been successfully treated and the treating physician provides a clean bill of health, then cosmetic surgery may be considered. There is no magic number of months or years one needs to wait. That is a judgment that needs to be made on an individual basis by the physician treating the medical condition. That doctor must provide medical clearance to undergo elective cosmetic surgery. Ultimately, waiting until one is in optimal health will result in an optimal outcome of both your medical condition and the elective cosmetic surgery.
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Answer: Only Undergo Elective Cosmetic Surgery If You Are Healthy Undergoing any surgical procedure is a serious decision. Elective cosmetic surgery is exactly that - elective. Under no circumstances should such surgery be performed if it may compromise a patient's health. If a patient has a medical condition which needs to be treated, that must take priority over any elective cosmetic procedure. Once the medical condition has been successfully treated and the treating physician provides a clean bill of health, then cosmetic surgery may be considered. There is no magic number of months or years one needs to wait. That is a judgment that needs to be made on an individual basis by the physician treating the medical condition. That doctor must provide medical clearance to undergo elective cosmetic surgery. Ultimately, waiting until one is in optimal health will result in an optimal outcome of both your medical condition and the elective cosmetic surgery.
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