Tummy Tuck and Endometriosis Surgery at the Same Time?

asked 2 years ago by afsi2010 in Maryland
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: combination

I had my firs endometriosis removed about 8 years ago.I have it again and it needs to be remove. I also want to do tummy tuck,upper arm lift,breast lift and lipo by the summer of 2010. My question is, can plastic surgeon remove my endometriosis at the same time of tummy tuck or not?

5 answers to Tummy Tuck and Endometriosis Surgery at the Same Time?

Tummy tuck with hysterectomy

Hi there- A Tummy Tuck could certainly be combined with a hysterectomy- which should always be performed by a qualified gynecologist. I would not recommend more surgery than this, as the recovery and risks would become a concern.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Combo Surgeries - Tummy Tuck & Gyn Surg

When deciding whether to go ahead with any surgery one weighs risks vs reward. Unlike building a table," whoops the saw went through the piece - I'll just reach over for a new piece", in surgery a responsible surgeon doesn't take unnecesaary risks with their patients. A lot can go wrong or at least bumpy with endometrial ablation surgery that I wouldn't suggest doing it and a tummy tuck at the same time. It can lead to a rocky recovery. That said, thereis a huge... more

Clayton L. Moliver, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeons do not treat Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition which is treated by Gynecologists not Plastic surgeons. The treatments would depend on the severity of the condition, your age and family plans. Plastic surgeons do not treat this condition. Endometriosis MAY be treated as an office procedure with endometrial ablation. You may want to see if it is applicable in your situation before having a hysterectomy. A Tummy Tuck could be done at the same time as a hysterectomy.Personally, I think doing the long... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck & Gynecologic Surgery

Plastic Surgeons are not trained to operate on endometriosis. It is possible to have a tummy tuck at the time of your surgery but there is a higher complication rate when TTs are performed at the time intraabdominal surgery. Specifically in your situation where there is likely to be a good bit of pelvic scarring present, I think it would be prudent to have your procedures performed separately.