Combining Breast Lift with Implants and Tummy Tuck Safe?

Is it safe to have breast lift with breast implants exchange and Tummy Tuck at once?

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Combining Breast Surgery with Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. Assuming you are in good health, you are working with well experienced board certified plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist, the surgery is being performed in a fully accredited surgery center/hospital, and the procedure can be kept to a “reasonable” time ( for example 6 hours) then these procedures can be performed at the same time. “Safety” is a relative term; there is no doubt that the risks/complications of surgery... more

Breast lift and tummy tuck

Combining a breast lift and tummy tuck is quite commone. I joke around that it is the "blue plate" special!

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Breast lift with breast implants and tummy tuck can be safe.

Hi. Breast lift with breast implants together with a tummy tuck can be done safely in an accredited operating room, IF you are young and thin and healthy, and you go home with a registered nurse. That's our routine in Manhattan.

Breast implants with lift and tummy tuck

Combining procedures has gained popularity over the past several years. This is safe to do provided the patient is healthy and has medical clearance from their primary care physician or internist. The length of the procedure is also a factor, the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) guidelines recommend that outpatient procedures be done in less than six hours if the patient is to be discharged to their home. If the procedure is longer, the patient should remain in a hospital for... more

Combining procedures can be safe

Combining procedures such as a breast lift and implants along with a tumy tuck can be done. Most plastic surgeons throughout the country routinely do this. However, you should be aware of the fact that there is no question that risks increase along with the time of the surgery. There are always risks with any surgery. If you combine these procedures, the risks are combined and increased. You should have a very thorough discussion with your surgeon concerning this. As long as you understand... more

Combining procedures

Hi, Thank you for your question. Yes, these procedures can be performed at the same time on the right patient. As long are you are in good health, this should be fine. However, anytime procedures are combined, the amount of time in the OR is incresed so this also increases your risks for surgery. It is important to understand this fully. You will also want to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to make sure that you are a good candidate to combine the procedures. Best... more

Combining Breast lift with implants and Tummy Tuck safe?

Absolutely, why not? I can tell you why not - if you are not healthy, have an underlying medical condition that could affect your healing, the doctor you want to do your breast surgery you would not want to do your abdominal surgery, vice versa - the Doctor does not feel this is the right combination for you, So, your request is not abnormal and does have advantages "if" everything is correct. Time to get off the web and go see doctors in you area that will help you. Your... more

Breast Implant Exchange, Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck

Combining surgeries must take into account operative time, location of procedures, use of fluids such as tumescent, implants and a host of other considerations. You've hit on one of the most common combinations, the augmentation mastopexy/tummy tuck. Many plastic surgeons perform these at the same time as they tend to fall into the "mommy makeover" category. Performing these two procedures together is safe. The exchange must be done first, followed by the mastopexy. All... more

If you are healthy, an experienced surgeon can safely combine breast and tummy tuck surgery

The combination of breast lift and augmentation with a tummy tuck is often referred to as the "mommy makeover" although many object to the term. The keys to safe surgery are: 1. Your health status 2. The skill of your surgeon 3. The time you are under anesthesia. These operations are frequently done safely together at one operation. If you are healthy with no serious medical illness or contraindication, then you should be able to have these procedures at one operation. My... more

Combination Procedures Are Safe in Properly Selected Patients

I am an advocate of the "one down time, one exposure to the anesthetic, and one time off work" schol of thought. I employ my own surgical assistants, which really shorten my OR time so I am more inclined to combine procedures.