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Mommy Makeover: Is it Advisable to Stay n Hospital Overnight?

asked 1 year ago by Tweezer
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 473 times
Tags: child, comparison, hospital

Some doctors keep the patient in the hospital over night while others send the patient home after surgery. I am concerned about being home and having something go wrong, or having the stress of being around the kids without the ability to help out. What are the pros and cons of going home the day of a tummy tuck and breast lift?

25 answers to Mommy Makeover: Is it Advisable to Stay n Hospital Overnight?

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Mommy Makeover: Is it Advisable to Stay n Hospital Overnight?

We routinely do mommy makeovers as out patient procedures. We see patients in our office the morning after surgery and the following week. You will need someone to not only take over your responsibilities at home but also to look after you. Do as much in advance at home to prepare (shopping, laundry, meal preparation etc) and give yourself a chance to recover. Staying overnight is always a possibility, but it is expensive, and not medically necessary.
Mark Preston, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Hospital stay or aftercare after mommy makeover

We require all out tummy tuck patients, and mommy makeover patients, spend one night in Aftercare facility. While this is not be universal, and every surgeon has his or her own protocol, we feel more comfortable when an RN is on the premises monitoring the patient's vital signs, blood oxygen, and giving them injectable medications and anti nausea medications if they need it. Even in the day of pain pumps, it is not good to be stuck at home and in pain, with no... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover

All of our patients go home the same day and do well. This has a lot to do with the anesthesia and whether they medicate you to go home the same day or use longer acting medications.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Going home after mommy makeover surgery

A mommy makeover may involve multiple procedures including breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck surgery. I perform surgeries at an outpatient surgery center. Patients are usually discharged home, preferably with a nurse for one day. It is important to have a good support system to help you during the healing process. During your pre-op appointment, we provide information regarding post-op care instructions to help you prepare for your recovery. I ask my patient to have a... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Overnight stay after mommy makeover

Our routine is to have all of our "mommy makeover" patients stay overnight in our accredited surgery center, with one-on-one nursing care. This way, we can make sure that they are comfortable, that they are given DVT prophylaxis medications, and that their family doesn't have to worry about taking them home immediately after a major procedure. I check them over in the morning before they are discharged home, and personally review all the instructions with the... more
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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For most women, mommy makeover is outpatient procedure.

Hi. We require you to have a private duty nurse who takes you home and spends the night with you. I think that is a critical safety step.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Hospital Stay After Mommy Makeover is Optional, and Depends On Your Circumstances

Medically, you may need to stay in a hospital overnight after a Mommy Makeover if - you require some type of monitoring for a chornic illness, like diabetes - you have a hear or lung condition where your fluid input and output needs to be monitored - you had A LOT of surgery, typicaly 4 hours or longer A hospital stay is nice, but not necessary, based on - if you want to make sure you're recovering, and NOT taking care of your... more
Roy Kim, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Overnight stay and mommy makeover

This combination of procedures is my most popular. I can tell you as a mother of young children and a plastic surgeon that staying the night might just be EASIER for you! Of course, the real answer is that it depends on how extensive the procedure is, how far away you live from your surgery center, and whether you have any other medical issues that should be carefully monitored. Cost is another factor to consider when choosing overnight out of convenience. The... more
Tiffany McCormack, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon
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Will it make You more comfortable?

If you are concerned about something going wrong and you are worried for your children and cost is not an issue then  an overnight stay at a hospital or an aftercare facility may be the right choice for you. Post operative overnight facilities charge $750-$800 per night here in Los Angeles. If you are a healthy young person and your doctor has no medical reason to keep you overnight then going home, providing you do not live to far and you have a responsible adult to stay... more
Ivan Thomas, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Overnight Care for Mommy Makeover Patients

I like to keep my patients overnight at my private surgery center. This is quite extensive surgery and I like to have the patient monitored and pampered their first night. If a complication were to occur, even though they are rare, it is most likely to occur in the first few hours. We can also keep the patient more comfortable with the ability to administer pain control that is not available at home. Keeping the patient safe and comfortable with the highest quality of care is our priority. more
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Should i stay home after the mommy makeover?

A combination breast and abdomen surgery is a lot of work.  There is little chance that you are going to want to go home afterward.  However, even if you stay in the hospital it is recommended that you get out of bed and walk around so that you don't develop a blood clot.
Neal Goldberg, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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Overnight stay after mommy makeover

There is ot any one clear answer on this.  I do feel as though this is a lot of surgery and I offer everyone having breat surgery and tummy tuck an overnight stay.  This does add to the cost of the procedure, so if you are otherwise healthy, I would not require the overnight stay.   The stay does make it easier for you, but I am not sure there is a medical benefit.    Compression stocking are readily available in the hospital, but I think people... more
Gordon Lewis, MD

Richmond Plastic Surgeon
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To err with caution when it comes to Mommy makeovers

Generally after a Mommy Makeover I send my patients to an after care facility for at least one night.  The first night is critical to make sure you are comfortable, your pain is controlled and your being monitored by a professional. Additionally when you get home i also recommend having additional help to aid you in your recovery at least or the first couple of days. Clearly if your are concerned you should have an open discussion with your surgeon to figure out the best plan for you.... more
Ritu Chopra, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Pros and cons of an overnight stay.

The decision to admit a patient overnight is a balance between medical indications and social issues. Although every surgeon has different protocols, many follow some simple rules: Prolonged surgery (over 4 hours), large volume liposuction (>5 Liters), concurrent operations with another surgeon, and medical comorbidities which are best monitored in the early recovery period. Social issues include help at home, timing of the operation (late surgery), and transportation issues. For a mommy... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

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Recuperation and care after plastic surgery - hospital stay vs. going home

The way your question is worded it cannot be answered. Patients are not all the same and tummy tucks are not all the same. No one in their right mind is going to send a 60 year old home to fend for themselves after a tummy tuck surgery. The answer is it depends on the type of tummy tuck (with or without muscle tightening and how much tightening), how long the patient was on the operating table, how old the patient is by birthdate and physical condition, what kind of support structure they... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after Mommy Makeover

Mommy Makeovers may involve a combination of a number of different procedures, and the post-operative recovery depends on the exact surgery performed. A combination of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and mastopexy (breast lift) may often be safely done as an outpatient. Admitting the patient overnight may be advisable in patients who require close post-operative monitoring because of medical conditions or for pain control. A private duty nurse may take care of you immediately after surgery... more
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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What is best depends on the patient.

I generally feel most patents benefit from a night stay in the hospital. Different practices are found in different regions and will vary with the facility. Where I practice the overnight cost is reasonable and most patients appreciate the support post op making the experience less stressful.
Thomas R. Walek, MD

Providence Plastic Surgeon
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Hospital stay usually not needed for Mommy Makeover

For most patients, Mommy Makeover surgery (tummy tuck and breast lift, with or without implants), is safely done in an accredited outpatient surgery center, and the patient goes home that day.  Since you can eat, walk, and take oral medications after the surgery, a hospital stay is generally not required.  If, for personal reasons, you would prefer not to be around your kids that first night, you could stay overnight in the hospital.  But unless you have a private nurse, you... more
Arnold S. Breitbart, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover is most often outpatient

There are different opinions and each case is different, but in general if you are in good health it is reasonable to have the operations and go home the same day. My own policy is to limit scheduled surgery time to 5 hours, so if we know it will take longer it could either be done with a hospital stay or in two different sessions. There are several possible combinations of procedures in a mommy makeover, so the decision has to be individualized. One thing is certain, you will need to be... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

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Overnight stay in a hospital after a Mommy Makeover

A Mommy Makeover (tummy tuck and breast augmentation with/without a lift) can take about 5-7 hours to complete.  Therefore, I routinely admit my patients to the hospital overnight.  This way, I can provide them with good pain control, a prvate room with a nurse, and time away from a busy house to get over the anesthesia! 
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover postoperative care

Most of our "Mommy Makeovers" are done on an outpatient basis. If the surgeon is relatively efficient and has a well-designed surgical plan, it should be relatively straightforward to recover you for going home the same day, assuming you are a low risk patient in terms of medical conditions. Some surgeons prefer an overnight stay, but I personally don't think there is enough direct observation that happens or is needed the first night that would really change the outcome if... more
Tim Abou-Sayed, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover is safe without a hospital stay

A mommy makeover, tummy tuck with breast augmentation or lift, can safely be performed in an office facility setting and a trip home afterward to recover. There is nothing more costly in the US than hospital care and I doubt that you will be pampered while there. Most hospitals seem to have little sympathy for cosmetic surgery. We would suggest careful planning for home, all errands run, house clean, shopping done, and at home help with the kids so that you have the time for yourself to heal... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover: Is it Advisable to Stay n Hospital Overnight?

Very hard to have an exact answer. If we even the playing field by making the fees exactly equal than I bet everyone would stay overnight. But we live in a real world with very high hospital fees. Look at it this way
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover

This is a decision between you and your surgeon and the added hospital stay cost. As for the healing peroid, you need to have a great deal of help. You need some one with you for about one week who can help you. As for caring for the children , make arrangements so some one else cares for them you will not be able to handle that and will cause great stress and anxiety. You need to allocate the time for you only so that you heal well.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Hospital stay after long plastic surgery

There are a number of factors that decide whether a patient should stay in the hospital after surgery. the length of the operation is an important one. In surgeries lasting more than 6 hours the risk of complications increases significantly, these risks include leg clots and pulmonary embolus. we recommed a one to 2 days hospital stay after long surgeries to be able to place the patient in compression boots to prevent those clots. The other factor for staying over night is that patients... more
Fadi Nukta, MD

Reston Plastic Surgeon

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