I had botched liposuction 1.5 years ago, 9 areas/2surgeries. Horrible results. I need to start from scratch and correct. (I know...believe me...I've cried) Can I do an arm lift, tummy tuck and breast implant exchange with lift at the same time?
Answer: Safe operation time The safe operation time is 6 hours. The arm lift takes 1-2 hours, the tummy tuck takes 2-3 hours depending on the technique and the breast lift can take 2-3 hours depending on the technique. It may not be possible to do all 3 procedure at the same time. I always recommend doing the breast lift procedure prior to the tummy tuck. If the tummy tuck is done first then it will pull the breasts down lower and make it difficult to elevate the breasts higher.
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Answer: Safe operation time The safe operation time is 6 hours. The arm lift takes 1-2 hours, the tummy tuck takes 2-3 hours depending on the technique and the breast lift can take 2-3 hours depending on the technique. It may not be possible to do all 3 procedure at the same time. I always recommend doing the breast lift procedure prior to the tummy tuck. If the tummy tuck is done first then it will pull the breasts down lower and make it difficult to elevate the breasts higher.
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Answer: Multiple Procedures at Once: Considerations for Safety and Success Thank you for your question regarding combining an arm lift, tummy tuck, and breast implant exchange with a lift to revise your prior botched liposuction. I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience, and I understand your desire to correct these issues.
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Answer: Multiple Procedures at Once: Considerations for Safety and Success Thank you for your question regarding combining an arm lift, tummy tuck, and breast implant exchange with a lift to revise your prior botched liposuction. I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience, and I understand your desire to correct these issues.
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September 5, 2024
Answer: How many procedures at once? Thank you for your inquiry! It would be best to see you in the office to better gauge how involved each procedure would be. Schedule a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.
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September 5, 2024
Answer: How many procedures at once? Thank you for your inquiry! It would be best to see you in the office to better gauge how involved each procedure would be. Schedule a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.
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August 5, 2024
Answer: Surgery You did not discuss anything about your age or medical conditions, so I cannot be specific. You are looking at least 6 to 8 hours of surgery for most surgeons, and this may need an overnight stay. Risks do increase as surgery time increases. I would suggest just doing the arms tuck with the breast surgery and then the tummy tuck at a later time. I would not do all those areas at one time.
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August 5, 2024
Answer: Surgery You did not discuss anything about your age or medical conditions, so I cannot be specific. You are looking at least 6 to 8 hours of surgery for most surgeons, and this may need an overnight stay. Risks do increase as surgery time increases. I would suggest just doing the arms tuck with the breast surgery and then the tummy tuck at a later time. I would not do all those areas at one time.
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July 9, 2024
Answer: Likely need to Stage The arm lift, implant exchange, and breast lift are easily combined within the normal range of time for an elective procedure. However, adding an abdominoplasty will likely put you over the expected time limit for safe cosmetic surgery (about 6 hours). I would stage these procedures in any manner that you see fit, starting with the area that bothers you most.
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July 9, 2024
Answer: Likely need to Stage The arm lift, implant exchange, and breast lift are easily combined within the normal range of time for an elective procedure. However, adding an abdominoplasty will likely put you over the expected time limit for safe cosmetic surgery (about 6 hours). I would stage these procedures in any manner that you see fit, starting with the area that bothers you most.
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May 28, 2024
Answer: Revision Combining procedures is common and considered safe but there is a limit. It's recommended that elective plastic surgery should be kept to about six hours of surgical time for safety as well as to promote optimal results. Depending on the complexity of your revision for the procedures you mentioned it may be better to break them into two stages. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more.
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May 28, 2024
Answer: Revision Combining procedures is common and considered safe but there is a limit. It's recommended that elective plastic surgery should be kept to about six hours of surgical time for safety as well as to promote optimal results. Depending on the complexity of your revision for the procedures you mentioned it may be better to break them into two stages. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more.
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