I am 37, in good health and looking to begin the process of preparing for a mommy makeover this fall. I am currently nursing my 4th baby, and I understand I must wait a minimum of 3 months after I finish nursing to pursue a mmo. I have a great deal of anxiety about the surgery and fear not waking up. Is there anything that can be given prior to the surgery to calm nerves, and is there anyone locally who works together with other physicians to minimize surgery time? How long does surgery last?
March 21, 2017
Answer: Mommy Makeover Thanks for your question. Having 4 children can certainly take a toll on the body (and the mind too!). It is very normal to have anxiety about surgery and it is certainly not without some amount of risk. Not waking up from anesthesia is incredibly rare, but your surgeon can certainly prescribe something to calm the nerves. The length of the surgery will depend on the combination of procedures. In my practice, I routinely perform breast augmentation with breast lifts and tummy tucks as an outpatient procedure. I try to limit surgery time to under 8 hours in healthy patients. I suggest you meet with a reputable board certified plastic surgeon to address your goals and safety concerns. Good luck!
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Mommy Makeover Thanks for your question. Having 4 children can certainly take a toll on the body (and the mind too!). It is very normal to have anxiety about surgery and it is certainly not without some amount of risk. Not waking up from anesthesia is incredibly rare, but your surgeon can certainly prescribe something to calm the nerves. The length of the surgery will depend on the combination of procedures. In my practice, I routinely perform breast augmentation with breast lifts and tummy tucks as an outpatient procedure. I try to limit surgery time to under 8 hours in healthy patients. I suggest you meet with a reputable board certified plastic surgeon to address your goals and safety concerns. Good luck!
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March 25, 2017
Answer: How long does Mommy Makeover last? HI,Mommy makeover surgery can mean many different things. Typically it is a combination of tummy tuck and liposuction of the abdomen combined with either a breast augmentation or breast lift (or both). The tummy tuck alone can take around 2.5-3 hours and then the breast procedure can add another 1-3 hours depending on how extensive it is. It typically takes me around 3.5 hours to perform a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast augmentation ( I always have an assistant with me to facilitate the surgery and minimize OR time). If you are healthy, then this is very safe surgery and the risk of you "not waking up" is extremely low.You can certainly have medicine to help with your pre-operative anxiety. I hope this answer helps.All my best,Daniel A. Medalie, MD
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March 25, 2017
Answer: How long does Mommy Makeover last? HI,Mommy makeover surgery can mean many different things. Typically it is a combination of tummy tuck and liposuction of the abdomen combined with either a breast augmentation or breast lift (or both). The tummy tuck alone can take around 2.5-3 hours and then the breast procedure can add another 1-3 hours depending on how extensive it is. It typically takes me around 3.5 hours to perform a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast augmentation ( I always have an assistant with me to facilitate the surgery and minimize OR time). If you are healthy, then this is very safe surgery and the risk of you "not waking up" is extremely low.You can certainly have medicine to help with your pre-operative anxiety. I hope this answer helps.All my best,Daniel A. Medalie, MD
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