Is it common to combine breast augmentation with tummy tuck surgery?

I'm 45 yrs. old, and I'd like to have breast augmentation and a tummy tuck procedure done at the same time. Are these surgeries a good cominbation to have done at the same time, or is it advised to have two separate surgeries?

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A: TABA TransAbdominoplasty Breast Augmentation

By William J. Hedden, MD - Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

It is very comon to combine breast augmentation with abdominoplasty. Some have coined this the mommy makeover surgery. If someone is just haveing breast augmentation with abdominoplasty you should really consider the TABA approach where the implants are placed through the abdominoplasty incision. This is a... more

A: Is it common to combine breast augmentation with tummy tuck surgery?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

EXTREMELY common. To the point where they name them - MOMMY MAKEOVER procedures. In our practice we do them on a weekly basis. The Breasts can be lifted, lifted AND augmented, or less commonly Reduced/lifted. The Tummy is flattened, waist narrowed, loose tummy skin removed, droopy Mons pubis lifted.... more

A: Mommy makeovers

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

It is common for an experienced plastic surgeon to combine breast and abdominal rejuvenation procedures that are commonly called "mommy makeovers." A breast augmentation and a tummy tuck are one of those combinations.

A: Breast augmentation and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) aka Mommy Makeover.

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

SEE VIDEO FOR SAMPLE RESULTS: This combination of procedures is commonly performed simultaneously and are also known as the "Mommy Makeover" Occasionally this involves the use of a breast lift depending on the degree of sagging (ptosis).

A: Combined Mommy Makeover

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Abdominoplasty and Breast Augmentation surgery are often combined during the same operative session. The two surgeries complement each other and there are few reasons to avoid doing these surgeries at the same time. Together, a tummy tuck and breast augmentation will improve the contour of the chest and torso.

A: Combining Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck Surgeries

By Vincent P. Marin, MD - La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

Combining surgeries such as a tummy tuck and a breast augmentation can be a great option for many patients. Pregnancy can result in a number of changes to a woman's body and this is most notably seen in both the abdomen and breasts. Skin is stretched, often beyond what the body's natural elasticity can... more

A: Breast Implants and Tummy Tuck together

By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

A tummy tuck almost always has a very powerful effect on an individual's self image and sense of well-being. This surgery will often put a patient back into clothes that they haven't been able to wear (or haven't been comfortable wearing) for years. Many moms that I see for tummy tucks are very fit and in good... more

A: Tummy tuck and breast augmentation is a great combination

By Brian J. Lee, MD - Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) are great procedures to do simultaneously if you are healthy. Dr. Thellman's response sums this up beautifully. The aesthetic outcome of doing both are better than individually as enlarging the breasts helps make the tummy look smaller and having a tummy... more

A: Combining these two operations often makes a lot of...

By Scott Thellman, M.D. - Kansas Plastic Surgeon

Combining these two operations often makes a lot of sense. It's one less trip to the operating room, one less recovery period, and may save you some money in operating room fees, anesthesia, etc. If you are healthy and considering doing both procedures it's certainly something to talk about with your plastic... more

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7 Nov 2008

After five pregnacies with two c-section deliveries; I had breast augmentation with tummy tuck two years ago. I am very pleased with the results. I regret not doing this sooner. I had a lot of excess skin that hung from below my belly button and a lot of stretch marks. It does look much better and my clothes fit much nicer. I would like to have my right breast "twicked" as the surgeon created a deeper pocket for the silcon implant on that side and there is a visible difference. The recovery was very intense. I thought the tummy tuck recovery and pain would be very similar to a c-section recovery. It wasn't. Once the drains were removed I felt that I finally started to heal and feel much better. The drain removal was another very painful procedure. I was not prepared for how they were to be removed. I would have preferred that the surgeon prepare me for what was going to happen instead of avoiding my line of questioning. Any further procedures I will search for another surgeon.

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