Can I have a buttock lift before my abdominoplasty?
You should be able to undergo the BBL and then later have the TT. But you need to be examined to make certain that you have enough donor fat. Yes, buttock fat grafting (Brazilian buttock lift, BBL) can be performed first and alone with a tummy tuck performed separately later on.
This actually allows the plastic surgeon to be more aggressive with the liposuction/fat harvest part since he/she does not have to worry about affecting the healing associated with a abdominoplasty.
I frequently perform both of these procedures in succession. They can be performed in either order, based upon your exam and preferences. I would recommend you find the board certified plastic surgeon with the best credentials to perform your surgery. Look at before and after photos to determine who is the best for you.
It is not uncommon for me do perform the BBL 1st, and come back later to do the tummy tuck at a different operation. Liposuction and fat harvest cannot be performed in the area a hernia, so this my limit the amount of fat that can be harvested. You need a physical exam by your plastic surgeon, to see if this would be a good choice for you.
Liposuction of the waist and hips is often an integral part of the Brazilian Butt Lift and a tummy tuck. Since properly performed liposuction will not loosen the skin it should not interfere with a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty even if performed on the abdomen. If a abdominoplasty is not deemed to be an option due to the hernia or expenses a second choice would be to tighten the lower abdominal skin with the Cellulaze laser. Minimal down time and scarring are advantages. Please consult in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making any treatment decisions.
If you have a ventral hernia, you can not have liposuction of the abdomen before the hernia is repaired. Therefore, abdominoplasty and hernia repair first. May use the fat removed fron tyummy tuck for dermis fat graft to the buttocks. later complement it with BBL.
Multiple procedure staging
Your surgeon picked the best course of action which is hernia repair first. If you don’t want to do this then you could have Brazilian Butt Lift first only if no liposuction is done in the abdomen because it could cause severe problems with the hernia.