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Combining a Tummy Tuck with a Breast Augmentation. Will Recovery Be Far Worse? Is It Safe?

I'm planning to combine my tummy tuck with a breast augmentation; will recovery be far worse vs. only a tummy tuck? is this combination safe?

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Tummy tuck combined with breast implants

This is a safe thing to do, depending on your health status. This is a classic "Mommy Makeover" procedure combination. It is something that we do on a regular basis. The recovery time may be a bit longer with two procedures vs. just the one. Again, always best to see a board certified plastic surgeon. They will help determine if you are a candidate and help assess risks. together you can make a plan to achieve your goals.

Combining procedures may result in a more difficult recovery

When you combine 2 or more cosmetic procedures, your recovery will most likely be a little more difficult. However, this also means only one operation and anesthesia recovery. Tummy tucks are frequently combined with breast augmentations, and the recovery takes about 1-2 weeks. So, you will most likely be okay, but make sure you have some help around the house after your surgery.

Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation Combination makes sense

Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation Combination makes sense and is safe. Contrary to some of the answers I have found that the recovery time is not delayed and is the same as the tummy tuck procedure by itself. That is because you are healing simultaneously and not sequentially - both heal at the same time. The procedure only takes me about a half hour to 45 minutes longer than the tummy tuck alone. Best of all, I usually put in the breast implants through the tummy tuck incision so... more

Combining breast augmentation with abdominoplasty or tummy tuck works for many

These two procedures: breast augmentation and tummy tuck are frequently combined at one surgery. The 2 advantages to this is that you only recover 1x! You are going to be primarily limited by the tummy tuck for the 1st 1-3 days where you will need help and not want to do much. By the time you are feeling better from the tummy tuck, your breast are well on the way to recovery and feeling pretty good. Most patient's with either surgery and getting up and about on their... more

Combining Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. Tummy tuck and breast augmentation operations are commonly performed together. Patient selection is of paramount importance- careful attention is paid to medical history, safety issues and the potential risks/complications associated with combining the procedures. When these two procedures are performed together most of the discomfort and recovery issues usually surround the tummy tuck procedure. In my experience the recovery is not “far... more

Breast Implant surgery and Tummy Tucks-

Assuming you are in relatively good health, combining these two procedures are relatively safe. Of course, the added risk of a longer general anesthesia should be taken into consideration. Hope you have a safe recovery. J. Vicente Poblete, MD, FACS Avon Lake, OH

No increased recovery or risk when combining tt with bam

Interesting question. I have done studies on this and have written 3 papers looking at this. Many surgeons and patients think that combining a breast augmentation ( bam) with a tummy tuck will increase risk and recovery. This is NOT TRUE! The breast augmentation adds between 30 and 60 minutes and no increased recovery time. The TT sets the pace for the recovery. By combining the procedures you reduce cost, reduce... more

Safety of Mommy Makeover

Doing multiple procedures always increases risk to some degree. If you are otherwise healthy, there are economic and practical (single downtime) reasons to have the procedures performed together. With all surgeries, the benefits must be weighed against the risks.

Combining a Tummy Tuck with a Breast Augmentation (Mommy Make-Over)

Regarding: "Combining a Tummy Tuck with a Breast Augmentation. Will Recovery Be Far Worse? Is It Safe? I'm planning to combine my tummy tuck with a breast augmentation; will recovery be far worse vs. only a tummy tuck? is this combination safe?" We frequently perform Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) with either a Breast Augmentation or a Breast Lift / Augmentation. This combination is otherwise known as a Mommy Make-Over. As long as the patient is healthy and the operation... more

MOMMY MAKEOVER VIDEO

There are risks to any surgical procedure and recovery will depend on the extent of the individual procedures which can vary tremendously. For example, under or over the muscle implants? diastasis repair? Full or mini tummy tuck? Extent of Liposuction? General overall health? see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Combining Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck

I combine these 2 procedures frequently. In healthy patients, there are no increased risks, provided operating room time is within normal limits. In my experience, recovery is fairly similar for combined procedures to undergoing just one of them. Go for it!

Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation can be done together

Tummy tuck and breast surgery are often combined in the same operation. In fact, these two procedures have a name in the popular literature, the "Mommy Makeover." If you are healthy, the increased risk of a longer operation and two surgical sites is very minimal. The tummy tuck often requires a longer period off work than the breast surgery, but combining the two does not increase the recuperation past that of the tummy tuck alone. The advantage of doing both together is... more

Combining a Tummy Tuck with a Breast Augmentation

Recovery can be longer or shorter depends upon the medical issues. I do this combination frequently without any issues. But you can never predict the outcomes.

Tummy tuck and breast augmentation

Combining a tummy tuck and a breast augmentation is done all the time. If you are contemplating the two it is a great idea to do them together, it saves future downtime and some costs.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck Recovery

Yes, it is very common to combine breast augmentation with tummy tuck. Many patients like to combine the procedures to have an overall transformation instead of addressing the breast and abdominal issues with two separate procedures. The costs are better since you are only paying for one anesthesia. Also, the recovery in no longer than the typical abdominoplasty / tummy tuck recovery. Good luck with your surgery.

Tummy tuck + breast implants = safe mommy makeover

The combination of abdominoplasty and breast procedures is very commonly done in one operation. The advantages are one recovery period and less expense compared to doing them at different times. There have been several studies documenting the safety of this combined approach, but it depends on the surgeon's ability to complete the operations in a reasonable period of time.

Tummy tuck with breast implants

Every surgery is an indivual decision. For the right patient combining a tummy tuck with breast implants can be safe and provide one recovery period. The recovery will be tougher and the recommended time off of work and driving is about 2wks if you do both surgeries together. Choosing a well respected board certified plastic surgeon is the most important first step. I would also recommend staying overnight the first night of surgery. You will be much better off and in a safer... more