How long after a hysterectomy can I get a tummy tuck?

I have had a handful of consultations and finally found the Dr. to do my Tummy Tuck and Breast lift, but then had a health discovery and I am unsettled....! I am still in the lab work and had a second ultra sound of the pelvis to see if I have endometriosis, small cell carcinoma or even something else..I know for sure it is worse than just fibroids......If I end up getting a hysterectomy (vaginally) HOW LONG DO I NEED TO WAIT FOR A TUMMY TUCK...???? Or if I end up needed it done through my stomach..again HOW LONG DO I NEED TO WAIT? What is a good amount of time to leave between surgical procedures?

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A: Timing of Hysterectomy and Tummy Tuck

Armando Soto, MD

Hi there- In many cases, hysterectomy can safely be combined with a tummy tuck. Whether this is an option for you could only be answered by your gynecologist and your plastic surgeon. If this option is not reasonable of preferable for some reason, I would wait at least 6-8 weeks between the two.

A: Hysterectomy and Tummy Tuck

Rafi S. Bidros, MD

Tummy Tuck can be performed at the same time as Hysterectomy or at least 6 weeks after. You would need to have benign diagnosis.  There have been several reports in the medical literature showing good outcome and acceptable risks when combining the two operations. The benefit is reducing... more

A: Hysterectomy and Tummy Tuck can be done at the same time

Jeffrey Horowitz, MD

If a benign diagnosis can be established prior to your surgery, combining the hysterectomy and tummy tuck is a common procedure.  This allows you the convenience of only having to undergo anesthesia and enduring the recover process once. Having said that, if there is a diagnosis of cancer, or if the... more

A: Tummy Tuck and Hysterectomy

C. Bob Basu, MD

If your Hysterectomy is being performed for a non-cancerous (benign) condition, it is OK to consider a Tummy Tuck at the time of your OB/GYN procedure.  However, as my colleagues have suggested, if your hysterectomy is for treatment of a cancer, I would not recommend adding an elective... more

A: Tummy Tuck can be done during hysterectomy for benign condition

Samir Shureih, MD

IF the hysterectomy is for benign condition I do the Tummy Tuck at the same time with the hysterectomy. I design the incision, open, then the GYN completes the Hysterectomy, then I close. In your case, I advise you to go ahead with the advise of the GYN and do the hysterectomy, depending on the pathology then... more

A: Gyn surgery and Tummy Tuck

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

You first must get your GYN medical problems sorted out. Then ask your gynecologist what their plan is and to have the plastic surgeon and gynecologist talk to each other. They will figure out what you best plan is.

A: Tummy tuck can be done at same time as hysterectomy for benign condition

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

It is not uncommon for a tummy tuck to be done in conjunction with a hysterectomy that is done for fibroids or other benign conditions-but I would not do this if you are being treaqted for a cancer. This combined approach requires that your Gynecologist agrees and has a good working releationship with your... more

A: Wait for the labwork: Cosmetic Surgery when your health is optimal

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Clearly there are several options here. However, it is best to wait for the labwork. In the event that it is: fibroids or another benign condition, the hysterectomy and abdominoplasty can be performed togetther. There may be added risks to performing a combined procedure which entails additional Operating... more

A: Please be absolutely certain to keep your health as your...

Richard P. Rand, MD

Please be absolutely certain to keep your health as your highest priority over any cosmetic issues. Have your Gyn MD perform the necessary surgery for your health and find out what is the diagnosis. You would know this within a week of surgery. If it is benign, you could consider scheduling your cosmetic... more

A: Your health must be assessed before undergoing cosmetic surgery

Athleo Louis Cambre, MD

All patients considering cosmetic surgery for any reason should be in their ideal state of health prior to undergoing any procedure.  Cosmetic surgery is a situation where we take people who are healthy and temporarily make them ill, with the anesthetics, post-operative pain, and recuperation involved... more

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