Should I do a tummy tuck or BBL first? (Photos)

I certainly understand the differing opinions that you have received. Their perspective is certainly valid. Based on the photos you submitted, a reasonable but aggressive option that some practices offer is combining the procedures you have described. Doing liposuction 360 with an extended abdominoplasty and BBL as a single procedure is an option at some surgical centers. If you find one where that is possible, I would recommend (as in most cases) to ensure that the facility is JCAHO or Quad A certified, that it is a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon performing the surgery, and that you have a well-structured post-operative care plan. Combining all of those procedures into one surgery can be done safely, but the patient should be monitored closely after surgery and/or kept overnight for observation.

Dear Mslightskin,

sometimes it is possible to get them both at the same time but most surgeons do BBL and later tummy tuck. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you 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

Good morning. Although you've been told you have little fat, you do have enough to work with; it just requires a more precise strategy. In your case, the ideal solution is to do everything in a single surgery: liposuction to obtain the fat, a BBL to add volume and shape, and an abdominoplasty to define the abdomen. This allows us to make the most of all the available fat and achieve a more harmonious result without losing tissue between surgeries. You can text us at 829-554-6062 to get a quote right now for these three procedures.