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I'm not exactly sure where to ask questions about plastic surgery but I'm hoping someone here might have some ideas. I'm wondering if I got a Tummy Tuck in early jan if I will be fine for my cruise I have already booked that leaves at the end of april. Its a 2 week transatlantic so a long time and a lot of walking. I would love to look my best for the cruise and see this as like the perfect ending but I also don't want to risk being in pain and ruin my cruise. Is early jan to the end of april for sure enough time to heal and be ready? I will for sure be doing the tummy tuck but depending on cost I might be adding other things in like the breasts and a bbl or at least a butt lift because I have nothing but saggy skin in the butt area anymore lol. Any thoughts or experience?

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You likely will be OK, however, plastics have a higher chance of mild to moderate complications (incisions that don't fully heal promptly or reopen, saromas (fluid pockets) can form that need sometimes serial draining, etc. Best would be to talk to the surgeon about your concerns and get his take on the chances of any problems you might experience.

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I agree with Rick. Should be fine unless you have complications.

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