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Mommy Makeover or Just a Tummy Tuck?

I have lost a lot of weight (over 80 lbs) and had 3 children in 4 years time. My stomach is in dire need of a tummy tuck and my breasts are completely deflated from losing weight and nursing. My question is, do you think it makes more sense to have both surgeries completed at once or should I do them separately on different occasions according to priority? At least I can wear a bra but my stomach is on it's own! ;) Thank you!

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Mommy Makeover or just Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for your question. Really, it is up to you. If you are healthy and your surgeon has told you that you can do both procedures at the same time, you need to decide if you want to proceed or to break things up. Most patients have limited time for recovery so they choose to do the surgeries at the same time. Usually, the cost is a bit less when having multiple procedures performed vs. going to the operating room twice. Good Luck!

Mommy Makeover or Just a Tummy Tuck?

I tell my patients that if you are healthy and can manage it, it always seems better to do both at the same time. Most people today cannot have that much down time and the cost is usually better too having them done together...And if your going to spend some time recovering and on pain pills, why not do it only once!!! Plastic Surgeons do it all the time...In fact, it's rare nowadays that I do just a Tummy alone!!!

Depends on you

The answer will be contingent on your healing time and the complexity of each procedure as you will want to ensure a safe period under general anesthesia. For healthy patients, a mommy makeover can be an attractive option. Consult 3 - 4 board certified plastic surgeons in your area to determine the safest and best option for you. see video

Mommy Makeover or Just a Tummy Tuck

Providing you have a good medical history ( and labs check out good prior to surgery) , tummy tucks and breast surgery can be done at the same time.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover

When considering dual procedures, first and foremost, I take into account a patient's health. I also consider the operative length, as some complications increase with longer procedures. Typically though, breast surgery and an abdominoplasty can be done at the same setting.

Mommy makeover can be done in one operation.

Hi. This is assuming that you are young and healthy. For someone with increased surgical risks, it is best to do them separately. see video

Mommy Makeover vs. Tummy Tuck only

There is really no right answer here. It all depends on your goals and budget. It is very common and safe for plastic surgeons to treat both the breast and tummy in one procedure. although it is likely more cost effective for a combo procedure, there is nothing wrong to come back and fight another day. Best of luck Dr. Basu Houston, TX

Tummy tuck and breast augmentation

I agree with my colleagues here as doing both procedures together is a good idea. One additional benefit that was not mentioned is that you may be a candidate for a TABA (Trans Abdominal Breast Augmentation) procedure. In this procedure implants are placed through your tummy tuck inception so that you won't have any breast incisions.

Tummy tuck and breast lift

Dear Mom3lovebugs, The answer to your question is not that simple. It realy depends on the complexity and the length of surgery. If your combined surgery will take 6 hours, by all means , do them at the same time. However, I had patients that the tummy tuck alone took 6 hours. In that case I will split it into two surgeries in order to avoid increase chance of complication. Also, surgeon fatigue, might have an impact on the quality of the final outcome. You need to... more

Money Makeover

Generally, it is overall less costly in terms of time, money and postoperative discomfort to have them both at once.

Massive weight-loss, pregnancy and mommy makeover

This is a common decision that patients have to make after multiple pregnancies or massive weight-loss. You've had a combination of the two and from the description you've given, are a good candidate for both (mommy makeover). Commonly, both surgeries can be done at the same time. Your recovery will be somewhat harder at first, but about the same length as if you did only one of the two surgeries. If you find yourself not comfortable with doing both at once,... more

Tummy Tuck vs. Mommy Makeover

It doesn't make sense to do 2 anesthesias, 2 operations, 2 recovery periods, and spend a lot more money if the surgery can be performed safely at once. I wouldn't break it into two different procedures if you want them both.

Mommy Makeover

In general, if you are a candidate for tummy tuck and breast rejuvenation, I suggest doing both at the same time. This way you only have one surgery and one recovery. However, it is a personal choice for you and, with the help of your surgeon, you need to make the decision about what is best for you. Good luck.

Case For & Against Multiple Surgeries

There are both benefits and added risks for having a "mommy makeover" vs. having the tummy tuck and breast work at different times. The benefits are a single period of recovery and possibly financial benefits. The downside is that a longer anesthetic time couls increase the chance for complications.

Mommy makeover vs. tummy tuck

As long as you are a good candidate from a medical standpoint, you can do both procedures together safely with one recovery period and one anesthesia and spending less money overall than if you do the procedures separately.