Tummy Tuck during a partial hysterectomy?

Combination Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) with a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is a commonly done operation. The safety of a combined Hysterectomy followed by a Tummy Tuck is dependent on your general health, the purpose of the hysterectomy, the amount of blood loss and the duration of the operation... more

 As long as you are healthy and your surgeons work together, combined procedures (such as a mommy makeover) make sense from a financial standpoint as well as the recovery aspect.  Longer times under anesthesia do increase risks, so be sure that you have all of these explained to you.  I do not... more

If the hysterectomy is for benign disease, than it is probably OK to both together. Just remember, there is definitely an increased risk of complications from combining these procedures as it has been reported in the medical literature.

If you are a healthy non-obese patient whose gynecologist and plastic surgeon work frequently together, it can be a reasonable combination procedure as the other doctors have stated. Just be sure to listen to any hesitation on their parts and not to push them in this direction if they don't feel it is the... more

Combining procedures should not be taken lightly. However, this is an ideal time to have a tummy tuck if you are a good candidate. You have to discuss with both your gynecologist and plastic surgeon about the risks involved and recovery expected. There is some cost savings with combining the two procedures.... more

You will need to thoroughly discuss with your gynecologist and plastic surgeon to determine if they feel you are a reasonable candidate for both operations to be performed at the same time. Your safety comes first! Assuming that you are in good health and your surgeons agree to perform the hysterectomy and... more

The only way to know if this is an option for you is to discuss this option with your gynecologist. If it is an option it combines surgeries and reduces cost.

Babybelly, Any time you combine procedures as complex as hysterectomy and abdominoplasty, your surgical risks increase.  This being known, the risks are still low, and I have performed many such combined surgeries safely.  Ask your gynecologist if there is a plastic surgeon that he works with or can... more

Hello, I have shyed away from such cases for years. There is a higher risk of embolic events (potentially moving blood clots) shown in some studies. It also can be hard to determine how much of the laxity of the abdominal wall muscle will tighten on its own given a wait. I have always figured I could do them... more

If you are healthy and a good candidate for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), you can certainly have both procedures performed together. It makes sense and will keep costs down as well.