Combining Breast lift with implants and Tummy Tuck safe?

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... more

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... more

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... more

 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... more

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... more

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... more

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.

The risk of surgery depends on many factors. Two shorter procedures are safer than one very long one. Combining a breast lift with implant exchange and a tummy tuck can be done safely as long as the length of surgery is within reasonable limits. Typically about 6hrs is the upper limit for the length of... more

 If the patient is healthy and the procedures are all indicated then this is a great combination which gives great results. I often combine it with liposuction of several areas of the body. If there is a lot of liposuction then I think it is best done in the hospital with an over night stay. I do these... more

As Dr. Rand points out, every patient is different. More importantly, every surgeon is different. For an experienced surgeon, these combined surgeries would typically take about 4 hours, well within the usual safety guidelines.  If patients are less healthy, obese or require extensive versions... more