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Safe to Have Full Tummy Tuck and Medial Thigh Lift at Same Time?

I am scheduled for a full tummy tuck as well as a medial thigh lift @ the same time. I had read this could be risky. My Dr. is board certified and has been performing plastic surgery for over 20 years. I trust him, but now I feel a little scared after reading this could cause some healing/circulation issues? what do you recomend?

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by deni in Illinois

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Tummy Tuck and Medial Thigh Lift

There are a few issues that should be considered here. First, you're right in that there can be blood supply issues when performed together. Most plastic surgeons I've talked to about this agree that if the medial thigh lift is to be performed with an axial incision (running vertically down the leg) then it's too risky to do this with a tummy tuck. However, if just a groin incision is to be used than the risk is minimal. The second issue is that the tummy tuck will give a lot of lift to... more

Thigh lift and tummy tuck

It is fairly common to perform a medial thigh lift and tummy tuck in the same setting. Most can do the surgery in under 4-5 hours.

Steven Wallach, MD

13 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Medial Thigh Lift and Tummy Tuck

Hi there- The combination of procedures you are considering is possible. Whether it is in your best interests to proceed in this fashion may be another question, and would depend on your medical history and condition, your anatomy, the details of the surgical plan, the capabilities of the facility, and the details of your planned postoperative care. Only your surgeon and your primary care doctor could give you the personalized and accurate perspective you need to make the... more

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The combination of abdominoplasty and medial thigh lift is safe, provided you are a good candidate, healthy with no risk factors. Ofcourse there is an increase in operative time. If you are comfotable with your surgeon and he is comfortable then discuss your concerns with him/her.

Full tummy tuck and medial thigh lift at same time

It is possible but you need to be aware of the higher risks in a longer operation of over 4 hours. Pulmonary emboli come to mind. Be safe and discuss in detail with the operating surgeon. From MIAMI Dr. B

Tummy tuck and thigh lift done with anti coagulation.

Hi. In NYC, we would do tummy tuck and thigh lift together only if you are thin and healthy, and we use low molecular weight heparin (Lovenox) to prevent blood clots.

Abdominoplasty and thigh lift

This combination can certainly be done simultaneously but each case will have different local and systemic considerations and risks. You will need to discuss the ramifications and risks with your doctor and come to some agreement on the level of risk. As far as the anatomical considerations, there are situations when an abdominoplasty and its incision will work contrary to a medial thigh lift and its incision, either causing an intersection of the incisions or causing excessive tension... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

4 reviews

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Risk of Combining Body Contouring Operations

When approaching body contouring operations several considerations must be reviewed. First, Patient Safety. The longer the time under anesthesia, the higher the risk of complications which include wound infection and blood clot formation with possible embolization to the lungs. Special precautions need to be taken to lower this risk but it cannot be eliminated. Secondly, Patient Comfort and Recovery. While others subscribe to the Marine / Ranger/ Navy Seal of taking "your lumps"... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

35 reviews

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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