A tummy tuck tightens and smooths the belly area, while a Brazilian butt lift creates a firm, rounded rear end. Both have their benefits — but since they have different goals, you might wonder if you can have both simultaneously.
At Tran Plastic Surgery in Plantation and Miami, FL, Dr. Baotram Tran, a double board-certified surgeon with over 15 years of experience, understands the appeal of combining procedures like Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and tummy tuck for comprehensive body contouring. Many Ft Lauderdale area patients inquire about having both procedures done simultaneously, but it’s important to know that, in most cases, the answer is no.
Here’s why combining a BBL and tummy tuck might not be the best approach.
Reasons to Avoid Combining BBL and Tummy Tuck
One of the main reasons that Dr. Tran doesn’t perform tummy tuck and BBL together is the positioning during surgery. To perform both procedures, she needs full access to your front (for the tummy tuck) and your back side (for the BBL.)
No matter which procedure is first, the other one requires positioning you directly on the area just worked on. Dr. Tran prefers to set you up for success by avoiding pressure on the area she just operated on.
Of course, the positioning problem also applies to your recovery at home. Following a BBL, you can’t sit or lie on your butt, so people recovering from that surgery usually spend all their time sleeping flat on their stomachs.
With a tummy tuck, we generally recommend sleeping on your back. Constantly sleeping on your side isn’t a great solution, as you could still roll over to your belly or back during the night.
The Benefits of Doing Each Procedure Separately
While it’s not recommended to combine a tummy tuck and BBL, there are significant benefits to having both procedures at different times. If you want both procedures, scheduling them separately can give you the best recovery for each without risking complications from pressuring the delicate surgery area as it heals. By staging the surgeries, Dr. Tran can tailor an approach for your specific goals and anatomy, ensuring the best outcome for both procedures.
Tummy Tucks in Miami and Plantation, FL
Tran Plastic Surgery has an exemplary reputation in Plantation and Miami, Florida, thanks to our dedication to patient-centered care. Our patients call Dr. Tran authentic, warm, and caring, and they frequently compliment the attentive care our team provides before, during, and after surgery.
Although combining a tummy tuck and BBL isn’t the best approach, many other body contouring combos will work. Call 954-499-4954 to schedule a consultation and learn more today.
