Can I get breast reduction and 360 Lipo in the same procedure?

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I want this procedure done in Miami or Los Angeles, but what are the rules for this procedure? (Liters allowed to be removed) recovery time?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, these types of combination surgical procedures are done routinely. However, you are wise in being concerned about the safety of combination surgery; risks/possible complications do increase with increased length of surgery… 
It is best to evaluate each patient's suitability for combination surgery on an individualized basis. During this consultation process, after a complete history and physical, the SAFETY of combining these surgical procedures becomes of paramount importance. Plastic surgeon, anesthesia provider, duration of surgery, surgery facility all important considerations. Your best bet: choose your plastic surgeon very carefully; everything else including good judgment/advice/planning, anesthesia provider and safe surgery facility will follow.
  I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.
   
I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Breast reduction can certainly be combined with liposuction.  However there is a limit to how much fat can be removed at one setting.  The plastic surgery society recommends a maximum of 5000 cc's should be removed at one time.  However, if you will be having breast reduction at the same time, I would lower that volume recommendation a bit, maybe to around 3000 cc's.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

We routinely perform combined procedures on patients in order to achieve our goal in 1 operation.  This does not mean that we perform unsafe surgery that is over 6 hours or do "too much".There is a limit as to how much can be done but since we are 2 board certified plastic surgeons at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Group, we can perform multiple areas in less time.  Less operative time means less anesthesia time and faster recovery.Best of luck with everything.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for this interested question. I always recommend to the patients that want to perform BR and Lipo at the same time, to get liposuction first and after 2 or 3 month come back to get Breast procedure done. This is recommendable to the patients for health and safety reasons.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Perfection94,Some plastic surgeons may want to split this into two operations depending on the time needed. Its best to see a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine your options and whether it would take too long, more than 4 hours, to do all. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Can I get breast reduction and 360 Lipo in the same procedure?

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