Hello I’m 31, 5’1, and I weight about 241 lbs. I been wanting a tummy tuck with maybe lipo 360 due to me having kids. The thing is I have sickle cell disease, but I’m not like most sickle cell patients. Overall I’m in good health. I have a hematologist I see every 3-4months. My lab work be pretty good for the most part. Hemagoblin be either 10-11 . Iron good right now. And I might have a sickle cell crisis maybe once or twice (depending on weather) a year. But rarely hospitalized. My hematologist cleared me for bariatric surgery but I really want a tummy tuck and or lipo. Am I able to get cosmetic surgery?
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Answer: Bariatric surgery and weight loss should come first.
Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! Liposuction does not have to be added to a tummy tuck, though it's very common to do so. It gives your surgeon the opportunity to sculpt and optimize the results from your tummy tuck (and all of your hard work from losing the weight). If you are...
Hello dear. Since you have a slim build and don't have significant excess skin, you don't need a full tummy tuck. In your case, liposuction could be an excellent option to improve the appearance of your upper abdominal skin and better define the area. Losing more weight wouldn't resolve the...
Liposuction can help enhance body contouring when combined with a tummy tuck, especially in areas like the flanks or lower back. However, not all patients require it. The decision to add liposuction depends on factors such as fat distribution, skin quality and the surgeon’s technique or philosophy.
