It could be possible but remember the 6 hour rule

Richard P. Rand, MD answers: Mastectomy, breast reconstruction with tummy tuck?

I'm a BRCA positive 40 year-old in excellent health, normal weight. I'm having a prophylactic mastectomy with immediate, "one-step" reconstruction (using Alloderm and silicone implants).

Could I have a tummy tuck at the same time? I have lumpy results from a previous abdominal liposcution and a nasty appendectomy scar I'd love to be rid of!


Richard P. Rand, MD
11 months ago
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The answer to this question would depend entirely on the opinion and practice experience of your surgeon. Assuming that you could perform the surgeries in less than 6 hours, it might be reasonable to proceed. If it would take longer than that for your doctors to perform their procedures, it would be wise to separate them. Studies have shown an increased risk of complications from elective surgeries performed that take more than 6 hours to complete.

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