I underwent gastric bypass surgery in 11/2010. I am in need of plastic surgery to fix my sagging skin that is left on my body. I just had a tummy tuck a week ago and am planning on having breast augmentation plus an arm lift two 6-8 weeks after the tummy tuck. Is this option ok? I will have a thigh lift next year so figured I would break down the procedures safely. What would be the total operating time if I decide to have both an arm lift and breast augmentation? Thank you for your insights!
December 24, 2016
Answer: ARM LIFTS, BREAST LIFTS AND AUGMENTATIONS CAN BE PERFORMED AT THE SAME TIME Congratulations on your weight loss and starting with that first step of reconstructive plastic surgery after weight loss. If there is excess skin in the armpit or axillary region, this can be combined with the breast lift. Excess skin that hangs over the bra strap line can also be taken care of during the breast lift with a vertical torsoplasty or combined with the breast lift. Total operating time for an arm lift with an incision from the armpit to the elbow combined with a full breast lift or an anchor incision with implants typically would be between 5 to 8 hours. I recommend that the patient take approximately 2 weeks off from work to allow for complete healing. Typically, I do not use drains for either of these procedures. Good luck with your surgery. Please feel free to visit my website for before and after arm lift pictures. Thank you, J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS
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December 24, 2016
Answer: ARM LIFTS, BREAST LIFTS AND AUGMENTATIONS CAN BE PERFORMED AT THE SAME TIME Congratulations on your weight loss and starting with that first step of reconstructive plastic surgery after weight loss. If there is excess skin in the armpit or axillary region, this can be combined with the breast lift. Excess skin that hangs over the bra strap line can also be taken care of during the breast lift with a vertical torsoplasty or combined with the breast lift. Total operating time for an arm lift with an incision from the armpit to the elbow combined with a full breast lift or an anchor incision with implants typically would be between 5 to 8 hours. I recommend that the patient take approximately 2 weeks off from work to allow for complete healing. Typically, I do not use drains for either of these procedures. Good luck with your surgery. Please feel free to visit my website for before and after arm lift pictures. Thank you, J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS
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August 25, 2012
Answer: Arm Lifting and Breast Surgery Combined?
Congratulations on your significant weight loss.
Yes, breast surgery and arm lifting surgery can be combined together nicely. Depending on the specific surgeon and exactly what is done, operating times generally range between 3 to 4 hours.
Best wishes.
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August 25, 2012
Answer: Arm Lifting and Breast Surgery Combined?
Congratulations on your significant weight loss.
Yes, breast surgery and arm lifting surgery can be combined together nicely. Depending on the specific surgeon and exactly what is done, operating times generally range between 3 to 4 hours.
Best wishes.
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