Mini Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, and Liposuction in one surgery?

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A: Combining Breast Surgery, Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Is Safe and Saves Recovery Time

By David L. Mobley, MD - Sarasota Plastic Surgeon

In young healthy patients combining breast procedures such as breast enlargement or a breast lift and abdominoplasty/liposuction is safe. Several good studies show no difference in the number of complications. There is always the possibility of a blood clot forming in the leg after any tummy tuck... more

A: Mini tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast augmentation or enlargement with implants, and liposuction

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

This is not an uncommon combination to be performed in one setting. There are risks to performing mutliple procedures involving a prolonged anesthetic. You should review these with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. You must also be prespared for the recovery.

A: Combined procedures such as Breast Augmentation, mini-abdominoplaaty and liposuction of the thighs

By Joel B. Singer, MD - Stamford Plastic Surgeon

Hi: The main benefit of combining these procedures is the cost and the time off from work. The risk of combined procedures depends more on your health than any other factor. Your surgeon should discuss the pros and cons. In my practice if I can perform all of these procedures in five hours or less i would do... more

A: combining breast implants, mini-tummy tuck and liposuction

By William Bruno, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

If you are in good health, combination plastic surgery procedures can be carried out safely provided it is completed in a timely fashion. These procedures can be done in 3-4 hours, which is a reasonably amount of time. The longer the procedure, the higher the risk of developing a DVT (blood clot)... more

A: Combining procedures

By Sam Speron, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Hi, Thank you for your question. Yes, the procedures can be combined and done all at once if you are in good health. However, there is always some increased risk associated with combining procedures. The longer you are in the OR under anesthesia, the greater all of your risks become. This is definitely... more

A: Multiple surgical procedures at one tme

By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

If your breast augmentation will resolve your "drooping" breasts, then along with a mini tummy tuck and liposuction to a small area, there should be no reason not to proceed. However, if you are talking about the potential for a more extensive lift along with the breast augmentation, and if you... more

A: Concurrent Mini-Tummy Tuck, Augmentation, & Lipoplasty

By John Whitt, MD - Louisville Plastic Surgeon

One must always weigh benefits/risks of having multiple procedures. The benefits are mainly economical. Risks certainly increase with mult. procedures. Having said that, however, you can probably safely undergo these procedures together, if you are healthy. You should discuss your... more

A: Mommy makeover

By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Your safety is the most important aspect to consider for elective surgery. It depends on your general health, height/weight/any health issues/etc. Your best bet is to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can review your history, go over your exam and may suggestions as to what procedure or... more

A: Multiple procedures

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

This combination has been covered previously on this site and I would recommend that you read the other replies addressing this matter. It is certainly technically feasible but your surgeon needs to discuss fully all the concerns and poyential risks and recovery advantages and disadvantages. In my practice, if... more