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Is a Breast Augmentation, Mini TT and Lipo of Belly, Hips and Outer Thighs too Much at One Time?

I'm scheduled to have a mommy makeover, including breast augmentation, mini TT with lipo around belly button and lipo on hips and outer thighs. My two primary concerns are being under for 5 hours (in a surgery center) as well as having too much done at one time. I was just reading about how lipo on the abdomen isn't good alongside a tummy tuck. Are all of these procedures routinely performed together and is it safe to be under for the stated time? Thanks in advance for your help!

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Safety of Multiple Mommy Makeover Procedures

The options you describe are often done at one surgery. Whether or not they are the right combination for you really depends on what you look like. Liposuction of the abdomen combined with a tummy tuck can be risky, but it really depends on the surgeon's technique. If there is minimal undermining of your abdominal skin, liposuction can be safely done, but if you have significant laxity of the upper abdominal skin, this may not correct your problem. I would... more

Donald Griffin, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Is a Breast Augmentation, Mini TT and Lipo of Belly, Hips and Outer Thighs too Much at One Time?

As long as you are health to begin with, that all can likely be done in one setting and be safe. Liposuction and a full tummy tuck can lead to delayed healing, but is less of a risk on a mini tummy tuck. It might be nice to have an overnight stay facility to go to after as then you will have experienced help for the first night and they can monitor you for nausea or dehydration.

Mommy Makeover Surgery Safety

While every patient’s cosmetic need(s) will necessitate different surgical procedures, it is not uncommon for some mommy makeover surgery to include a combination of tummy tuck, liposuction, and/or a cosmetic breast procedure. Furthermore, plastic surgeons do occasionally combine liposuction of the abdominal region with tummy tuck surgery, especially in the case of a mini tummy tuck. There are certain instances where some surgeons suggest one surgical session is easier and safer for... more

How much surgery should be done at one time

A mommy makeover as you are describing can be done safely in 5 hours. I agree, I would not perform liposuction of the abdomen at the same time as a tummy tuck. Be sure your facility and your surgeon are fully certified and accredited. The longer the surgery, the higher the risk of DVT (blood clots in the legs). Discuss this with your plastic surgeon before surgery to see if any precautions need to be taken. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

Combining cosmetic procedures can be safe.

Patient safety is the most important aspect of undergoing elective surgery. In general patients considering elective combined cosmetic procedures of the body need to be in excellent health. Your health status should be evaluated by your general physician, you should be eating a perfect diet, exercising at least 30 minutes daily, are of normal body weight for height and age, are leading an active life, do not smoke, are not on hormones for birth control or hormone... more

Mommy Makeover -- too much?

A breast augmentation and mini tummy tuck with liposuction of the hips and thighs (often called a "mommy makeover") should take less than five hours for most surgeons. I typically limit my surgeries to six hours or less. I always perform liposuction when a mini tummy tuck is done to the upper abdomen, waist and hips to achieve an even contour. As long as you are healthy, it should be a safe procedure in the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon.

Multiple procedures at one time.

The answer to your question is unfortunately "it depends." The safety concern with liposuction involves the volume of fat removed. Small amounts of liposuction can sound like alot, but may only be a few hundred cc's here or there. In addition, the term "mini-tummy tuck" can mean many different things. However, this is often a short procedure and is often done in conjunction with liposuction of the abdomen. Breast augmentation is commonly performed with these... more

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Multiple Mommy Makeover Procedures

The procedures you are describing, breast augmentation, mini tummy tuck, and liposuction of abdomen, hips, and thighs, can generally be performed together safely. Liposuction of the abdomen is often performed safely with a mini tummy tuck, but the surgeon needs to be careful with regards to the extent of the liposuction. An evaluation by your board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to determine whether these procedures are appropriate for you.

Is a Breast Augmentation, Mini TT and Lipo of Belly, Hips and Outer Thighs too Much at One Time?

The combination operations are done but you need a very good informed consent from you chosen surgeon. Implants and a min TT are done with minor lipo around the mid to upper abdomen. In my state, Florida, can only remove 1 liter of fat in combination with other surgeries. Best to truly understand the operations and the options.

What constitutes a Mommy Makeover Marathon?

Thank you for the question. The answer all depends on your overall health and how involved each of these procedures will be. Yes, these procedures are routinely performed together and 5 hours for a Mommy Makeover is not out of the ordinary. Many surgeons use 6 hours as the cut off for ambulatory surgery. Again, it depends on the health of the patient and how much is being done in those six hours. If you are otherwise healthy, if the liposuction isn't large... more

What is too much surgery at a time

It really depends on a number of factors. the speed and comfort of the surgeon, your issues that need to be corrected and your health. That is the way I make a decision as to how much surgery to perform at the same time. I try to stay under 6 hours to keep complication rate low.

Rick Rosen, MD

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Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

Remember, This is surgery?

It is wonderful to see those people on reality shows who go to a recovery center and have people around to help as they recover from their procedures. The experience I have had is that most of the people I see do not have that kind of support. There are procedures that go together well and do not add much to the recovery. Breast and abdomen procedures at the same time begin to worry me a bit. Abdominoplasty is really a range of procedures some of which are relatively minor and others which... more

Multiple procedures and safety

I agree that the safety of performing these procedures at the same time depends on the patient's overall health. These are procedures that I perform for patients on a routine basis. I make sure that the patient does not have any medical issues, I perform my procedures in an outpatient surgery center (not in my office) and I use board certified anesthesiologists for the anesthesia. I take these precautions to reduce potential risks and complications associated with... more

How many procedures is too much for one patient depends on the circumstances

Hello, What is a safe and effective # of procedures for each individual depends on each patient and situation. Breast surgery, tummy tuck, and liposuction at one time is a relatively common combination today. Liposuction of the abdomen and tummy tuck, although debated by some, is a safe and effective combination as well. Make sure you choose a plastic surgeon that is board certified, well reviewed, and that has experience doing these combination of procedures together... more