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A Tummy Tuck or a Breast Augmentation First?

I had a consultation already with a plastic surgeon in my area this summer. I went in for a consultation about a tummy tuck and a breast augmenatation. He was very helpful and is a great surgeon. However, I am 23 years old and have 2 boys. I plan on having no more children, but my problem is that right now, I can only afford one surgery. I really want both. My stomach is full of stretch marks from the pregnancies, and my breast have them too, as well as loss of volume. Which would be recommended to do first?

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Tummy Tuck or Breast Augmentation - Which one first?

The mommy makeover is a very popular procedure and is usually more cost-effective as there are overall cheaper hospital, anesthesia and surgery fees. I would definitely choose the one that bothers you most, as there is no medical/surgical reason to prefer one over the other. If budget is a concern, then augmentations are usually more affordable than tummy tucks. Also consider the recovery process as the tummy tuck has a longer recovery process than the breast augmentation... more

Which procedure to choose first?

A lot of moms undergo "mommy makeover' which is a combination surgery of both tummy and breasts. Combination surgery is beneficial because it allows one recovery time and overall cheaper anesthesia and OR fees. However, if you can afford only one procedure at this time, choose the area that bothers you the most. Also, consider the recovery time in your decision making. Tummy tuck has a longer recovery time (about 2-3 weeks of pain and 6 weeks till full... more

Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck at the Same Time or Not

The combined procedures of breast augmentation and tummy tuck are sometimes considered the "Mommy Makeover", since the 'ravages' of pregnancy and nursing can make a dramatic change of appearance on both the breasts and the abdomen. There are pros and cons to doing them separately or combined. The breast procedure is probably the easier of the 2 to recuperate from, but it becomes alot more difficult when you add the TT. Consider this, when you have a breast... more

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Mommy makeovers are very common

I believe in listening to the patient as to which part of the mommy makeover is most important to her. That will help determine if her breasts or tummy is most bothersome. It is safe to perform a breast augmentation with a tummy tuck in a young healthy patient. But since only one procedure can be done, the breast augmentation is often preferred. It is less invasive and has a shorter recovery time. Being this may be your first cosmetic surgery, filling the volume with an implant is a... more

Tummy tuck and/or breast augmentation

Hi, You are the typical mom that wants to do something for herself since she has done everything for her family. Combination procedures are done in over 95% of my practice and this is in many thousands of cosmetic procedures. The combination of breast surgery and body contouring is one of the most common of the combination procedures. There is a significant cost savings in doing both together. This would pertain to the surgery fees and the... more

Mommy Make-Over

This decision is and should be based on your preference. Many patients do choose to do the full mommy makeover at the same time if they are a good candidate for the surgery. However, I would advice you to choose going with which ever area bothers you most. Also, consider the recovery time you will need to heal from the surgery you choose. Either way, you will be very happy with the change and improvement.

Mommy Makeover Preferences of Order

Only you should decide the order of the procedures. There are advantages and disadvantages of having TT and augmentation at same time. If finances prevent this, you should first undergo the procedure addressing the area of your greatest concern.

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