Can I have 360 tummy lipo, a breast lift and a thigh lift at the same time?

Dear Jubilant,

It’s understandable to want to take care of everything in one operation, but combining a 360 liposuction, tummy tuck, breast lift, and thigh lift in a single setting is not something I would recommend. While some surgeons may approach it differently, here are the key considerations:

1. Safety First: These three procedures together can make for a very long surgery time, which increases risks with anesthesia, blood loss, and recovery.

2. Quality of Results: Each of these procedures is detailed and artistic in its own right. Doing them all together can compromise the precision and energy your surgeon brings to each area.

3. Recovery & Comfort: Staging surgeries allows your body to heal more efficiently, avoids placing too much strain on your system, and usually results in better overall outcomes.

A common approach is to stage your procedures—for example, pairing tummy & liposuction with the breast lift first, and then addressing the thighs later. This sequencing balances safety with the high-quality results you deserve.
Ultimately, the best plan comes from an in-person evaluation where your overall health, anatomy, and goals can be considered in detail.

All three surgeries at once isn’t the safest option. Staging them usually gives you safer surgery, better results, and a smoother recovery.

Would you like me to also sketch out a safe staging sequence with timeline (what procedures pair well together and how long to wait between them)? That would help patients visualize a realistic path forward.

Best wishes,

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
ESJ Aesthetics – “Where Confidence Takes Shape!”

That’s a great question, and one I hear often from patients considering combination surgery.
Yes, it can be possible to perform a 360° liposuction, breast lift, and thigh lift during the same operation, but whether it is safe and advisable depends on several important factors. The length of surgery, the amount of tissue removed, your overall health, and the anticipated blood loss all need to be carefully considered. Even in healthy patients, combining multiple large procedures can extend operative time significantly, and longer surgeries carry higher risks of complications such as blood clots, wound healing problems, or anesthesia-related issues.
Many board-certified plastic surgeons will stage these procedures into two separate operations for both safety and recovery reasons. For example, a breast lift and 360° lipo might be combined in one surgery, followed by a thigh lift in a second stage. This approach keeps surgical times safer and makes recovery more manageable, since each of the procedures you mentioned can be physically demanding to heal from.
That said, the right plan truly depends on your anatomy, goals, and health profile. A thorough in-person evaluation, lab work, and medical clearance are essential before deciding. If you are otherwise healthy, some surgeons may still perform a carefully selected combination in a single setting, but only after weighing the risks and ensuring the operative time will remain within a safe window.
I would strongly recommend a consultation, where you can review your goals, discuss your health in detail, and design a surgical plan that prioritizes both safety and results.

Multiple procedures are commonly done at the same time. However, it depends on the type of surgery, length, complexity and health of the patient. Safety is the key issue for any surgery and when you add more procedures, the chances of complications increase. I would see your surgeon and discuss.

Absolutely. Combining two to three procedures during the same operation is generally safe for the average person. Having two different procedures the traditional way can take weeks or months of healing between surgeries. Combining procedures reduces the overall time under anesthesia, total cost, recovery time and it is very important for many patients.

While it may be possible it really depends on the experience of your surgeon and your overall health. An assessment by a board certified plastic surgeon can determine whether this is possible for you.

It's common and considered safe to combine procedures but there is a limit. Generally it's recommended to limit surgical time for elective plastic surgery to six hours. For the procedures you are considering you may be exceeding that. It may be best to break them up into two stages for safety and to optimize your results.

Dear Jubilant867245,

I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others.


Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Safe operation time is 6 hours. 360 lipo can take 1-2 hours, breast lift can take 3-4 hours and thigh lift can take2 hours. You may exceed the 6 hour safe operation time, depending on the surgeon's speed. You may be better off doing the procedures in 2 sessions then trying to do all of them at once.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

If the lipo is not too extensive, then the surgeries could be put together. The surgery center, your distance from the doctor in case of aftercare needs, and the ability of a person to carefully monitor your recovery are all actors that need to be considered.

I agree with everything that has already been posted in the previous doctors’ answers.
Essentially, it depends. Source a well qualified and experienced Plastic Surgeon, meet with them, and come up with a plan. Sight unseen, it sounds like it might be a bit much to do all at once within six hours, but it may be possible. It is all about your safety and getting you great results.