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Is It Possible to Combine Breast Lift, Thigh Lift & Tummy Tuck?

asked 11 months ago by Sabrina_1983 in Bahrain
Latest answer by James McMahan, MD
Question viewed 811 times
Tags: age 25-34, female, combination

28 yr old female, with 3 children. I feel like I have a lot of excess skin in fat in my abdominal region. I am interested in a tummy tuck and inner thigh lift, as well as a breast lift. Is it possible to combine all 3 in my situation?

13 answers to Is It Possible to Combine Breast Lift, Thigh Lift & Tummy Tuck?

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Break up multiple procedures into separate surgeries

Sabrina; Thank you for your question. While it is possible to have all three procedures at once. Most surgeons would probably prefer to break them up into two separate surgeries. I would recommend the tummy tuck and breast lift in one procedure and do the thigh lift at a later time. Best wishes.
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift / Thigh Lift / Tummy Tuck all together

Thank you for your question and photos. I would recommend that you visit with board certified plastic surgeons who have experience with these specific procedures to discuss the procedures in detail. I would normally recommend that you break up the procedures into 2 stages for safety reasons.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Combined procedures

It would be safer and preferable to have two different surgeries. I would recommend the breast lift and tummy tuck in one session and the thigh lift at a later date. This will make for more reasonable operative times, easier recovery and less risk for more serious complications like infections or DVT (blood clots in the legs)
Marialyn Sardo, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
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Combining cosmetic surgery procedures

I many cases you can technically combine procedures. However, there are several issues to be aware of. First, how long will the surgery take. Not only for your health(DVT etc) but also surgeon fatigue. Second, a more difficult recovery. If you have an abdominoplasty and thigh lift jointly, then you have more difficulty moving about as both your abdomen/core and your legs will be in discomfort. I personally would not perform an abdominoplasty and... more
Steven S. Carp, MD

Akron Plastic Surgeon
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Thigh lift

The answer is yes, but I don't recommend combining too many procedures. You could do the abdomen (body lift, in your case) and a breast augmentation, but hold on the thigh lift for a second procedure. It will be safer.
Shahin Javaheri, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Comnbined proceedures

Tummy tuck, breast lift and thigh lifts are often combined. The most important consideration is safety. After three hours the risks start to become real. Before that time the risk from anesthesia (minute per minute) is close to the risk taken driving at 55 miles per hour on any U.S. highway. If your surgeon is experienced enough to perform these surgeries in a pre-discussed pre-determined time frame then it's OK. If he or she can't, then staging them would be... more
Ayman Hakki, MD

Washington Plastic Surgeon
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Combination Procedures

I have combined the procedures you mention before. One issue that can arise with thigh lift is swelling in the upper thigh/groin area. Its also more difficult to properly fit a garment comfortably. However, you do not have a lot of excess thigh skin so this may be OK.
John LoMonaco, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Is it possible to do thigh lift, tummy tuck and breast lift at the same time?

Combining surgical procedures increases surgical and anesthetic risks. Bleeding, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, risk of blood clots, pain and limitations of ambulation are all concerns with doing too much surgery during one setting. Although the operative time can be decreased with two surgical teams, the risks for multiple major surgeries are still present. Healing is also more difficult so your recovery time would be significantly lengthened. Be very careful about... more
Elizabeth S. Harris, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Multiple simultaneous elective procedures

Technically and practically it might be possible but your surgeon must take into consideration many factors including blood loss, post-op swelling and fluid requirements, anesthetic risks. post-op recovery requirements and difficulty. For example. early ambulation is very important after major procedures to prevent blood clots in the leg. Having the procedures you mention will all contribute to difficulty moving due to pain or limitation of use of upper arms. You also should consider the... more
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Multiple Procedures at the Same Time

While anything is possible, I would suggest doing your breast lift and abdominoplasty at one time and then concentrating on your back and thighs at another time. You need extensive surgery, but you also want to be as safe as possible. Separating the surgery into components as suggested may be the safest thing for you. Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Is It Possible to Combine Breast Lift, Thigh Lift & Tummy Tuck?

Yes but very doubtful due to the length of surgery and possible blood loss. Discuss with your PS in detail.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Body contouring

Patient saftey is priority. Abdominoplasty and medial thigh ift, 6-8 weeks later breast lift. Much safer The choice of a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON (AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY) with experience in body contouring surgery.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Possible, but be careful.

There is some value to having all three procedures done at once. However, the risks of complications such as blood clots in the legs and wound infections go up in proportion to the length of surgery. The operative time can be reduced if you have a team of plastic surgeons working at the same time. Most plastic surgeons use an arbitrary cut off time of 7 to 8 hours as being safe. Talk to your doctor about these specific issues and it may be better to do these procedures in two sessions. Good... more
Bala S. Chandrasekhar, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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