Are Multiple Procedures Safe?

I am a healthy 33 year old, 5'5, 140. Is it safe to have a tummy tuck, breast lift and lipo of the flanks and outer thighs done at the same time? My doctor says this is performed often together on healthy individuals, known as the mommy makeover. Also, would recovery time be faster if I separated the tummy tuck and lipo from the lift? Or is recovery the same even if all 3 procedures are performed together?

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Does TheDoes A Mommy Makeover Make Sense Or Should I Divide The Mommy Makeover Into Its Separate Surgical Procedures?

Certain assumptions have to be made to answer your question. I am going to assume that when you say you are healthy, that means that your doctor would certify that you have no medical problems, that you are not taking any meds, and you don't smoke. Your age, height and weight are all in your favor. Then one has to consider the skill of the Board Certified plastic surgeon you have chosen. Will he or she accomplish the multiple surgeries you requested in a... more

Mommy Makeover Combined Procedures Safe In Healthy Patients

Because of the TV show, "Extreme Makeover" the Mommy Makeover in which a Breast Augmentation and Lift (Augmentation Mastopexy) Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and Liposuction of the Hips and Thighs has come into vogue. Patients often ask to combine these procedures because they can save recovery time and often cost. A large amount of research has shown that this combination is safe under the following circumstances: The patient is healthy The patient is properly protected... more

Multiple cosmetic procedures at the same time. Is it safe?

A combination of a tummy tuck, breast lift and liposuction of the flanks and the thighs is frequently performed by many plastic surgeons. Generally, it is felt that elective procedures should be limited to six hours or less and they should only be performed by a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, in an accredited surgical facility or licensed hospital, with an appropriate anesthesia provider. You need to have a consultation to see if you are... more

Multiple Cosmetic Procedures. Is it safe?

You are asking very intelligent questions. In general, the operation you are doing is considered to safe to do. However, it is a bigger one and smaller operations are easier to recover from and should be considered. Smaller operations are recommended if the doctor can not do the operation under about four hours. If it will take longer, than I recommend separating the procedures. Longer operations have more of a chance of bleeding, infection, and other problems compared to shorter... more

Multiple procedures

Dear Leo12, well I disagree with my colleagues here. I understand you are healthy, and not overweight. nevertheless, us, women, are still at a higher risk for blood clots during long procedures because of female hormones. And especially if you take the pill too. I assume you have a busy life with children, family, work ? if you were my patient, I would tell you to divide the procedures and make it easier on yourself: first the breast lift and liposuction.... more

Are Multiple Procedures Safe?

Multiple procedures are totally safe on a healthy indivdual as long the surgery is kept to under 6 hours. Mommy makeovers are safe and for what you having done the surgery time is less then 6 hours. It's always best to do it together why recover two separate times. Always discuss your concerns with your doctor.

The Safety of Multiple Surgical Procedures

Thank you for the question. It is not uncommon for multiple procedures to be done at the same time. I try to keep the time under anesthesia less than 6 hours. The number of procedures and the type of procedures one can do will depend on the overall health of the person. Do they have any comorbidities (health problems) and if they do how well are they controlled? Your recovery will be most affected by whether or not you have an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with the other procedures.... more

Multiple procedures

Frequently multiple procedures are performed together as long as the patient is in good health without significant history of medical problems. However, when multiple procedures are done together, the risk of complications is higher, especially the longer the procedure takes. You should discuss the risks with a board certified plastic surgeon, as well Aas have them evaluate you to make sure they feel that you are a good candidate to do the procedures at the same time. Doing... more

Todd C. Case, MD

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Multiple procedures in mommy makeover

In healthy patients, these procedures are not unreasonable to combine in one surgery. The breast lift does not add significant recovery time after tummy-tuck. That being said, prolonged procedures (particularly when combined with tummy-tuck) can increase complications, such as blood-clots (also known as DVT). However, the risk is still very low. I would not recommend combining these procedures to my patients if they have any significant medical... more

Are Multiple Procedures Safe?

The safety issue revolves primarily about the length of the surgery. Six hours is the commonly quoted upper end for safety, and I usually prefer 4 hours. Depending on the patient and the surgeon, it may well be that the procedures can be done in one setting. As far as recovery, the tummy tuck is the rate limiting factor. In many or most patients having combined surgery, the only pain complaints are for the abdomen. Thanks and best wishes.

Multiple procedures

Multiple procedures can be safely performed in one setting. But it depends on your health status (past medical history), your anatomy, and the amount of surgery/type of procedures to be done. Your surgeon may recommend an overnight stay depending on the overall length of your procedure(s). Please confirm that your plastic surgeon is board certified plastic surgeon specifically by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. ... more

Are Multiple Procedures Safe?

Thank you for your question. Each patient differs in regards to how much surgery can be performed. If you are a healthy 33 year with no heart problems, no medical problem, and you do not smoke, then you may be a good candidate for the "mommy makeover". I always suggest that patients visit with board certified plastic surgeons to gete the best advice possible. Recovery is the longest for the tummy tuck portion of the combination. Most patients like to do combined... more

Combining procedures

The safety limits of combining procedures depends on many factors, including , age, health, procedures being performed, location of the procedure ( that is out patient approved surgery center or in-patient at hospital). Also the length of surgery is important since these are performed under general anesthesia. Discuss the safety issues with your surgeon to see what his comfort level is with the length of the procedure. Liposuction will not add much to your recovery if your are also having a... more