Liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift, and Tummy Tuck in one session?

I want to have Liposuction on my back and flanks, Brazilian Butt Lift, and a Tummy Tuck. Would it be safe to have all these done at the same time?

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9 answers to “Liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift,...”

A: You want a body lift

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Essentially what you're asking for is a body lift. If the surgeon has experience doing body lifts than if he tells you it's safe you should be okay. Remember see several surgeons before making your decision on who should do your surgery. Always see Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.

A: Depends on your anatomy

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It all really depends on you anatomy, age and health. If the procedure can be completed in less than 6 hours, you are probably alright. However, I would suggest having the lipo and butt lift in one setting and the abdominoplasty in another setting. Good luck.

A: Combining procedures

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Chrissy, Although combining the procedures that you have listed may be safe for you a full consultation with your board certified plastic surgeon is in order. The risks of longer combined procedures are higher than shorter procedures, but they are still small. Your surgeon needs to determine what... more

A: Difficult to find a comfortable position after tummy tuck and brazilian butt lift

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Where do you want to recover? On your back: not good for brazillian buttock lift On your stomach: not good for tummy tuck On your feet: not practical Some individuals prefer to stage these procedures performing either the front or back in one session. Others are more willing to perform both at... more

A: Combining abdominal procedures with Brazilian butt lift

By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

A Brazilian butt lift involves liposuction in order to obtain the fat necessary for the lift. Adding a tummy tuck should be fine as the risk of problems with blood supply can be held to a minimum. Combining all of the procedures will also save you an anesthesia and money as you'll be doing... more

A: Combining procedures

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I think that it is OK to combine procedures that can be done in a safe setting that does not take too long. In this case, they all seem to be reasonable and can be done in conjunction.

A: Combined procedures are commonly done

By Marcus L. Peterson, MD - St. George Plastic Surgeon

It is possible to do the the procedures at one time. You may require more assistance after the combined procedures but most people like to get all of the recovery done at one time. The more you have done the greater the chance of having a complication but this should be... more

A: Safety is relative

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

There is no specific definition of safety.All surgical procedures have known risks and side effects. Combining procedures can be relative safe but a surgeon would have to know exactly what is being done.Tummy tucks vary. Amount and extent of liposuction vary. Your healthy and physique is different from other... more

A: ...these three procedures can be safely done at once

By Ricardo Izquierdo, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Depending on your general state of health, these three procedures can be safely done at once. Usually, this type of combination takes 4-6 hours. Your surgeon should have the appropriate experience in these cases and have them performed in an accredited outpatient or hospital facility.