Tummy Tuck with Partial Hysterectomy?

asked 9 months ago by Sandy in Scottsdale in Phoenix, AZ
Latest answer by Jeffrey Roth, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, 150-169 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, combination, hysterectomy

I have an enlarged uterus and have never had children. I am having juts that removed. I want to know if I should have a tummy tuck during or after the partial hysterectomy? Will my tummy be all flabby and out of shape after the surgery if I don't have a tummy tuck? Do you have weaker stomach muscles after the partial hysterectomy? I am in fairly good shape. I am 38 years old, exercise and it good physical condition. I am 5'6 1/2 and have a medium frame. I weigh 155.

11 answers to Tummy Tuck with Partial Hysterectomy?

Tummy tuck with partial hysterectomy

This is a very popular procedure combination. One must be an appropriate candidate. Ask your Gynecologist if he/she thinks you are an appropriate candidate. Then ask to be referred to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. The Plastic Surgeon will also determine if you are a candidate for the tummy tuck, and further if this can be combined with another procedure.

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Combining Tummy Tuck and Hysterectomy?

Although this combination is done as seen by some of the answers on the board, I personally feel that It should not be performed. Some of the classic studies that were done in our field have pointed to a higher complication rate especially with pulmonary embolism, which is one of the most serious complications that can come about from a tummy tuck. I believe the when gynecological operations are combined with an abdominoplasty there is an intolerable higher risk of infection as well. So my... more

Sepehr Egrari, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Tummy tuck with hysterectomy?

Without pictures, it is really hard to say if you need a tummy tuck. You say you have never had children. Have y ou had a large amount of weight loss? These are the two conditions that most commonly lead to the need for a TT. Just having an enlarged uterus alone may or may not cause enough stretching that you will need a TT. I would ask your gynecologist if he or she thinks doing a TT at the same time is advisable. If so then ask for a referral to a plastic surgeon... more

Paul W. Loewenstein, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Yes a tummy tuck can be combined with a histerectomy.

You ask if you will have a flabby tummy following a hysterectomy. If you do not have a flabby tummy now a hysterectomy will not cause you to have a flabby tummy and you will not need a tummy tuck. However, if you have excess or loose skin now then you could have a tummy tuck at the same time as your hysterectomy and benefit from a single down time period.

Patty K. Young, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck and Hysterectomy together...it is possible

Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) can certainly be performed during the same setting (i.e. the same anesthesia) as a hysterectomy. It is important that you be a good candidate for the tummy tuck; only your plastic surgeon can make that determination.

Kevin Brenner, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Increased risks when combined

Hello, Your risk of the bigger complications increases several times when you combine a tummy tuck with a hysterectomy. I would wait 3-6 months and then do the tummy tuck afterward. This is the less popular but safer plan. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Combining a Tummy Tuck with Gynecological Surgery

Combining a tummy tuck at the same anesthetic as some gynecological procedures can be a way to get two advantages from a single downtime. It is important that safety be the most important consideration so it should only be considered when the patient is in good health, is not overweight, and neither procedure will take an extened period of time. If both gynecologist and plastic surgeon confer ahead of time and agree that this is in the patient's best... more

Mary Lee Peters, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck with hysterectomy

While I have performed this combination numerous times with many different gynecologists, there are some caveats. Nearly every patient has been referred by her gynecologists so it is best if your gynecologist has trust in and has worked with your plastic surgeon since your gynecological concerns takes precedence. Also, your plastic surgeon should evaluate you separately as far as appropriateness of the body contouring procedure and your present level of fitness and weight stability. Your... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck & Hysterectomy

Some plastic surgeons and some gynecologists prefer not to combine hysterectomy and tummy tucks. The is an increase in the frequency of complications when the procedures are combined. Other surgeons are willing to perform the procedures simultaneously. The advantages in combining the operations are a single down period and recovery as well as usually some economic benefits.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck

Yes, this can be done together. typically no skin is resected to a hysterectomy, so the skin should not significantly change after such a surgery. If the surgey is done through the abdomen, then it may in some cases lead to a weakened abdominal wall. this may not apply, if done vaginally however. you should ask all such questions. typically the ob/gyn can recommend a surgeon who is able to do a combined case. sometimes, the cost associated with doing a cosmetic... more

Shashidhar Kusuma, MD
Plantation Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck with Partial Hysterectomy?

Very good idea that we do often. Best to have your GYN recommend a PS he likes to operate with. There will be additional costs for the TT in the hospital. In mIAMI these costs are around another 4 to 5K + PS fee.