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Combining Tummy Tuck and Hysterectomy Possible?

asked 2 years ago by Deb in simi valley in Simi
Latest answer by Matthew Schulman, MD
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Tags: abdomen

I need to get my uterus out. I was wondering if I could have a Tummy Tuck at the same time?

3 answers to Combining Tummy Tuck and Hysterectomy Possible?

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Tummy tuck and hysterectomy

If your hysterectomy is being done for benign reasons (ie. bleeding, fibroids) then a it can be combined wtih a tummy tuck. This is a very common request that can be accomodated with a combined procedure between your gynecologist and plastic surgeon. This will save you money and also save on recovery. Keep in mind, that there is a slightly increased risk for complications if they are combined, so be sure to discuss this with your surgeons in detail. As most plastic surgeons will tell you...any more
Matthew Schulman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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It is possible but I wouldn't recommend it.

Getting a tummy tuck at the time of a hysterectomy can increase the surgical risks including infection and blood clots a little. Financially, it would seem like it should be less expensive as the patient will "already be under". In reality, for many of us it is much more expensive combining the procedures. In my practice a tummy tuck is generally done in the office operating room with deep sedation. To do the procedure at the hospital at the time of the hysterectomy would add... more
York Jay Yates, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

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