Is It Ok to Have a Bladder Lift with a Tummy Tuck to Save Recovery Time?

Combining other procedures, like a hysterectomy or bladder suspension, can be done safely with a tummy tuck.  Just make sure that you are cleared medically beforehand and I would recommend a hospital setting for both surgeries as you may have a longer procedure requiring an overnight hospital stay for safety.

Yes you can. It is done fairly frequently and as long as all of your doctors are anticipating a standard approach (whatever that means!!!) then you should do very well and will be able to consolidate your recovery times..

Yes, these procedures have been and can be safely performed together.  You will need to have your surgeons coordinate their schedules.

Also, there may be a slightly higher risk of infection with the tummy tuck because the uterus and bladder are not technically clean and can have some bacteria associated with them.

When I perform tummy tuck in conjunction with a bladder procedure or hysterectomy, I make  sure I irrigate very well and keep you on antibiotics a little longer than I otherwise would. I also leave the drains in just a bit longer.

Clot prevention is very important too.

Discuss these details and all of your questions with your board-certified plastic surgeon.

Good luck.