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I Am Getting a Mommy Makeover with Lipo on Arms and Chin. 8 Hour Surgery - Is It Too Long?

asked 1 year ago by Houston TX4856 in League city
Latest answer by Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
Question viewed 623 times
Tags: age 35-44, arms, chin, anesthesia, safety, timing

the doctor said it should take about 7 hours and 45 minutes.he said it is done all the time. my surgery is scheduled for jan 14th.i am 35 years old 155 pounds and workout regulary. i don't smoke or drink and eat healthy.recently lost 40 pounds in the last year.is this to long? and how do i know if my doctor is accredited is what he needs to be? my doctor is dr todd adam in webster tx he has a very good bedside manner.

20 answers to I Am Getting a Mommy Makeover with Lipo on Arms and Chin. 8 Hour Surgery - Is It Too Long?

8 Hour Plastic Surgery

8 hours is too long for an outpatient surgery. If you are determined to have all of these procedures done, you could either split them up into two separate trips to the operating room, or have them done with a 1 to 2 day inpatient stay.

Mark Preston, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Is 8 hours too long for a Mommy Makeover Surgery?

The short answer is probably yes, it is too long. This is particularly true if it is being done as an outpatient surgery. Sometimes these groups of mommy makeover procedures can be done in one session as an inpatient but even then, it is safer to split up some of the procedures, and have two shorter OR sessions. Your surgeon is less likely to be tired as well There are good combinations of the procedures that lend themselves to efficient and safe surgeries when planned... more

Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drvalauri.com

Surgery Too long?

Thank you for the question. As you know, safety should be your first priority. Personally, I think that 8 hours potentially compromises safety. There really is no need to risk your well being. Separate the procedures into 2 sessions. Best Wishes!

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Surgery lasting 7 hours should be done in a qualified setting

Make sure your facility is qualified (hospital setting with board certified anesthesiologists) before a 7 hour procedure. However, 7 hour procedures are done on a daily basis at many hospitals.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Eight hour surgery

Whatever is being done during those eight hours may be too long for an outpatient procedure. You did not give us alot of information to work with.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Length of surgery & mommy makeover

Combining a tummy tuck and an 8 hour surgery is a little worrisome, due to the risk of blood clots and anesthesia-related complications. My personal preference is not to exceed 6 hours in OR time.

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

8 hour Mommy Makeover

This procedure can be safely performed if you undergo a thorough medical workup and clearance. I would recommend at least one overnight stay in an accredited surgery center or hospital. It is important to stay well hydrated and ensure close followup with your surgeon. I wish you a safe and happy recovery!!

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

A 7hr. and 45minute mommy makeover operation probably demands an overnight stay in the hospital (or equivalent).

There is no absolute guideline for how long an elective operation should last. Although 8 hours of surgery is long, it is not necessarily too long. You sound very healthy so should be able to tolerate it well presuming your work-up substantiates your description. I would keep any patient having surgery longer than 6 hours overnight under the care of a qualified medical care provider (eg. RN).

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Length of surgery for Mommy Makeover

The duration of surgery - and anaesthesia - for a mommy makeover depends, among other factors, on the number of procedures performed and the time it takes your surgeon to complete the operation. In general, very long surgeries increase the risk of complications. Check your plastic surgeon's credentials by verifying he is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Length of cosmetic plastic surgery operations and the risk of complications: how long is too long?

This is a tough quwarion to answer. It is generally assumed that the longer an operation is, the hihger the risk of the procedure. However, I am nto aware of any study which has quanitifed the risk on a per hour basis. For example, what is the difference between a 6 and eight hour oepration. WE do know that operations lasting more than 1-2 hours hav a higher risk of blood clot formationl but we don't know if 8 hours is more risky than 6 hours. In our community, some of the outpatient... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

One surgery for several operations does not always make sense.

A mommy makeover is in itself multiple operations. Typically this involves a breast procedure combined with an abdominal procedure. Operating time can range anywhere from 2 to 6 hours depending on what is being done. The decision to add on additional procedures is often to take advantage of a simultaneous recovery period. However, I would caution you against this if it means pushing the surgery time beyond 6 hours. The most obvious reason is that having arm liposuction is not very wise... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

What length of surgery is considered "too long"

Having any elective surgery that approaches 8 hours is considered a lengthy surgery. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgery considers any surgery greater than 4 hours to be too long. Now, this applies to outpatient surgery where you go home after the surgery. If you are having a long surgery, you and your surgeon should make arrangements for you to stay in a hospital or aftercare facility after the procedure for close observation. This also depends on... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeovers and Length of Surgery

Not all mommy makeovers are the same. Mommy Makeover procedures usually involve a tummy tuck +/- liposuction of the waist/flanks and cosmetic breast surgery (either breast augmentation, augmentation + lift, breast lift by itself, or breast reduction) depending on the mom's presenting problems. The length of your surgery will depend on your anatomy, health status, procedures being performed, and experience of your surgeon. Speed of your surgeon alone is... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Long surgery for mommy makeover

Dear Houston TX4856, I will be frank and direct with you, but yes, this is too long of a surgery. If you were my patient, I would tell you to separate your procedures: for instance you can undergo the breast surgery + liposuction of the arms initially. then once you recover and your busy schedule allows it, you can undergo the abdominoplasty say 6 months later. I know you are healthy, but the longer the procedure, the longer the recovery, the more risks of deep vein... more

Florence Mussat, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Too much!

The mommy makeover procedure is already pretty extensive surgery itself, includes full abdominoplasty with liposuction and breast lift. Adding liposuction of arms is probably not a very good idea at that time. You will need the strength of your arms during the recovery process after mammy makeover to support yourself while getting up and so on. I would strongly recommend to proceed with this part of procedure later on after your body fully recovers. You can easily add the chin liposuction... more

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Longer the surgery the more opportunity for complications

The longer the surgery the more opportunity for complications, such as blood clots. If precautions are taken to prevent those then it is up to your doctor's judgment as he is the one that examined you and knows the potential risks for you. Each doctor makes decisions based on their examination and knowledge of the patient. Therefore, his opinion is the most valid and you should ask those questions of him. No one can advise you as well as he can. more

Helen S. Colen, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

I Am Getting a Mommy Makeover with Lipo on Arms and Chin. 8 Hour Surgery - Is It Too Long?

ONLY if you are in hospital would I consider doing such a LONG surgery. Risks increase as the surgery time increases. Have you consider a staged operation? Just a thought from MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski. PS Dr Adam is a very qualified plastic surgeon.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

How long is too long for a Mommy Makeover?

8 hours time for a Mommy Makeover seems excessive, if that includes tummy tuck, breast lift and/or agumentation, and liposuction of the arms and chin, since those procedures generally don't take that long. If there are other procedures involved, it may be best to do them at another time, so as to keep the surgery time to about 6 hours or less. Most importantly, you should make sure that your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and operates... more

Arnold S. Breitbart, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon

Look for a board certified plastic surgeon

There is no right or wrong answer for if an elective surgery is "too long." it has to do with many factors, such as the patient's health, what exact procedures are being planned, as well as surgeon's preference. personally i like to keep my elective operations to about 6 hrs time. this is for many factors - the longer the surgery is, the higher the potential for complications, such as DVT (deep venous thrombosis). most of my surgeries are performed... more

Eric Chang, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.columbiaaesthetic.com

How long is too long for surgery?

There is no single correct answer on this, only opinions. Most important is that your surgery will be done in an accredited facility. My personal preference is maximum 6 hours for outpatient procedures.