I am planning for a breast lift and reduction, and upper arm and arm pit plastic surgery. Any preferred order, arms first and then breasts or vice versa? I have a severe pull on my right breast from my right arm and armpit. On the other hand, it feels like my right arm is stuck in between my breasts. If I lift my right arm I really pull on the left side of the right breast/in between my breasts. Which procedure has the longest downtime?
June 8, 2024
Answer: Multiple procedures Dear bullis, I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 8, 2024
Answer: Multiple procedures Dear bullis, I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 5, 2024
Answer: Breast lift & reduction or upper arm & armpit surgery first? Hello and thank you for posting. Downtime for both is similar. Breasts usually take a little longer but sometimes the armpit takes a while due to the humidity of the area. That said, I regularly combine these two by performing an extended arm lift scar that curves down like an S. It would start at the arm, then in though the arm pit, and finally down and across to the breast fold. Lifting not only the breasts and arms but also getting rid of the braw fat fold! So you can really do both at the same time…… not a big deal and the post op process and care is basically the same for both procedures. Best of luck, Dr. Miguel Mota
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June 5, 2024
Answer: Breast lift & reduction or upper arm & armpit surgery first? Hello and thank you for posting. Downtime for both is similar. Breasts usually take a little longer but sometimes the armpit takes a while due to the humidity of the area. That said, I regularly combine these two by performing an extended arm lift scar that curves down like an S. It would start at the arm, then in though the arm pit, and finally down and across to the breast fold. Lifting not only the breasts and arms but also getting rid of the braw fat fold! So you can really do both at the same time…… not a big deal and the post op process and care is basically the same for both procedures. Best of luck, Dr. Miguel Mota
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