Can you have your tubes tied at the same time as a tummy tuck?

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A: Absolutely

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

This is not an uncommon request although it is usually phrased the other way around: Can a tummy tuck be performed at the time of a tubal ligation? The only thing that is required is communication and cooperation between your gyncologist and your plastic surgeon.

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

S. Sean Younai, MD

Yes, it is possible to have a Tummy Tuck done at the same time as Tubal Ligation very easily. I have performed a Tummy Tuck along with a Gynecologist doing a laparoscopic Tubal Ligation.

A: Abdominoplasty combined with Fallopian Tube Ligation (tying)

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Abdominoplasty procedures are commonly performed in conjunction with a gynecologic procedure. This may include a hysterectomy, oophorectomy, or ligation of the fallopian tubes. Of course, you should seek the advice of experts. A plastic surgeon is the only subspecialist qualified to perform abdominoplasty... more

A: Yes this can be done

Richard P. Rand, MD

It is safe and not uncommon to have your tubes tied and a tummy tuck at the same time.  The surgery will be more complicated to set up but it is fine to do.

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