Combined Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction and Liposuction?

Do you think it is too much surgery to do a Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction and Liposuction of outer thighs at the same time?

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A: Multiple plastic surgery procedures

William  Bruno, MD

If you are healthy and the procedures can be done in under six hours, it is reasonable to combine a breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction of outer thighs. Safety is the first consideration in a case like this. It is always safer to stage the case and do one or more of the procedures at a later time... more

A: Multiple procedures OK in right person

Parham Ganchi, MD

These procedures can be performed together safely. However, your surgeon needs to make that determination after examining you. Safety will depend on your health, the amount of surgery that will be performed in each area, and the amount of time your surgeon will need to perform these procedures.

A: Combined cosmetic procedures

Nina S. Naidu, MD

Hi, I would advise against having so much surgery done at once.  The risks of surgical complications increase significantly with prolonged anesthesia time.  In addition, studies have shown a higher rate of blood clots in the legs when liposuction and tummy tucks are done together.  I understand... more

A: Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction and Liposuction

David Shafer, MD

 The key issue is making sure that you are safe under anesthesia for the length of time required to complete the procedure.  In general, the procedures that you mention, Tummy Tuck, Breast Reduction and Outer Thigh Liposuction can be completed in less than six hours.  If you are young and... more

A: Multiple Procedures

John Whitt, MD

Increasing anesthesia time increases risk to some degree.  Having said that, it is probably reasonably safe to have a TT, reduction, and lipo performed simultaneously, if you are relatively healthy.  You should discuss the benefits/risks with your plastic surgeon.

A: Combining multiple procedures

Steven Wallach, MD

If you are a healthy individual, you may be able to combine these procedures in one setting.  It depends upon the expected total time of surgery, the amount of blood loss, the overall medical condition of the patient to name a few.

A: The risk of combining multiple surgeries: breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposuction

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

There are many factors which play into making a recommendation regarding this particular combination. Overall,, your age and health and medical history are some of the most important issues to review. Secondarily, there are many different techniques which can make this combinations of procedures take from as... more

A: Combined procedures can be accomplished but you safety is most important

Michael C. Edwards, MD

AU, These procedures can be very helpful to address trouble areas such as abdominal laxity, breast laxity and heaviness as well as focal areas of fat. This is a lot of surgery to have and recover from. Patient safety should be the forst priority so many factors have to be considered. Your overall health and... more

A: Tummy tuck, liposuction and breast reduction is a great combination to get you where you want to be

Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD

 While the combination of tummy tuck, liposuction, and reduction mamoplasty is a great way to restore your body to the way you want it, make sure you have a good surgeon who can get it all done well and safely with in 6 hours. With any significant amount of liposuction you should have this done in the... more

A: You are asking about a "Mommy makeover"

George Marosan, MD

I do a lot of combined procedures in the appropriate, healthy female. This is also known as a mommy makeover, to reverse the changes caused by child bearing. You will need good support at home especially if you have small children. It takes a minimum of 4 weeks to get over the initial operation, but the... more

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