I have had 2 consults with a cosmetic surgeon, but recently found that I will need a hysterectomy.
Is there a simple way to find a doctor who will do both a hysterectomy on a healthy (fibroid only) woman with abdominoplasty?
Do the Drs have to work together? I am unclear which way to pursue or how to go about it.
Hi!
You want a board certified gynecologist to do your hysterectomy, and a board certified plastic surgeon to do your tummy tuck.
This is pretty common, and in New York we are used to working together with gynecologists. Your plastic surgeon can refer you to a gynecologist that he is used to working with.
It is very common for these 2 procedures to be performed together. The hysterectomy will be performed by the gynecologist and the abdominoplasty by the plastic surgeon. The only stumbling block can be getting everyone's schedule in sync. Ask your gynecologist for names of plastic surgeons he/she has worked with. Alternatively, if you have a plastic in mind, you need to find out if both doctors work at the same hospital. Hope this helps.
Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD, MS
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