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.

Thank you for your question
It is not uncommon to have other procedures at the same time as having a tummy tuck.  Sometimes a tummy tuck is combined with hysterectomy and even with C- section.
I have performed combined procedures with obstetricians including the treatment of urinary incontinence and bladder suspension.
If you want to combine your surgeries you simply need to be sure that your doctors feel that it can be done safely.  I would suggest you speak with each of them about your concern and let them give you their opinion.
If each of your surgeons feels that their surgery can be performed safely within an appropriate time frame they will let you know.
Sometimes the hardest part is just getting your surgeons to be able to schedule your surgery at the same time.
Good luck with your upcoming surgery or surgeries.

Yes. Many additional and non-cosmetic procedures can be performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck. At my Austin, Texas area practice I often combine procedures for patients looking to limit the number of surgeries they need. My practice is hospital based so it's easy to have a gyn or urology doctor stop in to perform the procedure you need. You usually end up saving some money on the cosmetic portion as your insurance will cover some of the hospital and anesthesia fees including an overnight stay in many cases. The key is making sure the total operative time needed doesn't get too long but in most cases a bladder lift adds an hour or two at most. Best of luck! Dr Kerr

Certainly, many surgeons will perform dual procedures during the same general anesthesia as long as you are healthy and both of your surgeons accept the situation.
 

It is very common to combine tummy tuck with other "medically necessary" procedures to reduce overall recovery time for the patient.  The most common combination procedures would be tummy tuck with hysterrectomy or breast reduction.  This works out really well for the patient.  Risks are no higher than they would be if doing the bladder suspension alone.  Make sure your surgeons are supportive of your desires and experienced in doing combined procedures.

Combining abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)  and bladder surgery is not unreasonable.  This is especially true if the bladder surgery is performed through a separate incision.  If the bladder surgery is performed through the tummy tuck incision, then there is a theoretically higher risk for infection. The additional time required is another consideration, as are the logistic considerations.   I would have this discussion with both my doctors.