How is recovery with Tummy tuck and Breast lift?

What is the recovery like doing a Tummy tuck and Breast lift at the same time? Should i do them together or two seperate surgeries?

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A: Recovery after tummy tuck and breast surgery

Brent Moelleken, MD

These surgeries are typically performed together unless there is a specific reason not to (unique anatomy, health of the patient, unusually large scope of the procedure). Patients may want to ask for a pain pump which delivers local anesthesia into the surgical site for the tummy, the breast (if an implant... more

A: Recovery from Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck

Armando Soto, MD

 Hi there- The recovery from a Mommy Makeover is going to vary quite a bit, depending on the details of the procedures involved (a Mommy makeover usually includes a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck, but can also include a breast lift, some liposuction, and/or a labiaplasty), and techniques chosen.... more

A: recovery

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

Breast lift (mastopexy) is essentially a skin operation and not terribly painful in my experience.  Tummy tuck convalescence is more arduous.  Muscles are tightened and drains are placed.  It is not unreasonable to do both procedures together as it is unlikely the lift will prolong your recovery.

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