Can the same surgeon perform hysterectomy and Abdominoplasty?

Absolutely NOT!...These are two different procedures, entirely. There are DOUBLE Board Certified Plastic Surgeons (like myself) who completed full General Surgery training and feel very comfortable inside a patient's abdomen, and who perform a significant number of abdominoplasties. Hysterectomies are NOT... more

It's common to combine a hysterectomy and abdominoplasty.  I doubt that you'll find a plastic surgeon who will do both.  And frankly Gynecologists are not cosmetic/plastic surgeons.  Plastic surgeons spend years training to perform cosmetic surgery well.  The Gynecologists that might... more

As many before have replied, You need two different boarded surgeons to preform these 2 operations in one surgery event. But you must be sure of the realistic expectations of doing these combination cases. What are the reasons for doing these combination of 2 differing surgeries? 1. To get 2 issues solved at... more

 It is possible to have these done together BUT you need 2 surgeons - one who is a board certified gynecologist and one who is a board certified plastic (not "cosmetic") surgeon.  Only then will you be having the best surgery and get the safest and highest quality result.... more

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... more

By saying you have seen a cosmetic surgeon I hope and assume you mean a board certified plastic surgeon.  Make sure that is who you are seeing. Secondly, a gynecologist will perform the hysterectomy and your plastic surgeon should perform the abdominoplasty.  The two surgeons will arrange the timing... more

 It's important for a gynecologist to perform the hysterectomy and a plastic surgeon to perform the tummy tuck.  While you may find a gyn that says he or she can do the tummy tuck at the same time, I would strongly advise against this-- both procedures require specific expertise, and unless the... more

Both hysterectomy and abdominoplasty quite often are done the same time. However, I feel that both procedures should be done by different surgeons, and should be approached as a team effort. the objectives of each procedure are very different. The training and extensive experience of a board certified Plastic... more

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... more

There is no plastic surgeon who would offer to do the hysterectomy himself/herself, but you may find a gynecologist who this he/she can do the abdominoplasty too. Run, don't walk, away from any gynecologist who says they can do both parts. These need to be done by different doctors specialized in the two areas... more