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Is It Ok To Do Multiple Procedures At Once? Is It Too Long to be Put Under?
I'm scheduled for surgery next month. I'm having a full tummy tuck, breast lift, implants and lipo on my upper and lower back. I believe I've found a great surgeon in my state, he is board certified, comes highly recommended and has many years of experience. The surgery will be performed in his office ,my question is, are all these procedures safe to do at once? I am in excellent health , but 6-7 hours under anesthesia sounds very scary. Is this something that one surgeon can do on his own?
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3G26D2012
in Orlando
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Multiple procedures make sense, multiple surgeries do not.
Although there is no safe maximal time for surgery, it does make sense to have multiple procedures done at the same time. Time under anesthesia does matter. Plastic surgeons have a long, safe track record using these tecniniques. However, multiple general anesthetics a few days apart is a set up for terrible complications. Often an assistant plastic surgeon is recommended. The extra expense is well worth your safety and improved outcome.
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Are multiple procedures safe?
This combination of procedures is very safe and not unusual. Sounds like you found a good surgeon but just make sure his office facility is fully accredited. I would suggest being the first case of the day. In case it takes you a little longer to recover, you will be able to spend additional time in the office to be cared for. Good luck.
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Multiple surgeries in Ambulatory Surgery Center
This combination of procedures - tummy tuck, augmentation/mastopexy and back liposuction - is commonly performed in an Ambulatory Surgery Center setting. As long as you are healthy and you have met with a board certified plastic surgeon in an accredited, well-staffed facility, you should be fine. Feel free to inquire with your surgeon about the surgical facility.
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Multiple procedures
Multiple procedures are possible in the right candidate who is in good health. If you are concerned, then it is perfectly reasonable to stage them.
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Safety of multiple plastic surgery procedures
It sounds like you have found a board certified plastic surgeon who you trust and like. I would recommend you express your concerns with him.
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