Is It Safe to Have Breast Reduction and Liposuction at the Same Time?

Question

Is it recommended to have a breast reduction and liposuction of tummy, flanks and back at the same day?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

This combination can be completed with the knowledge that you may be at increased risk for DVT. Certain prophylactic measures to decrease this risk may be instituted such as Compression Stockings and Pneumatic Compression Devices. Other risks such as hypothermia are possible as well as numerous other less likely adverse events.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Absolutely. Combined surges are very common and safe procedures. Some benefits are, reduced overall recovery time, lower total costs, psychological benefits. 
Make sure to consult with a board-certified experienced plastic surgeon who will assess your overall health and medical history. This will ensure your safety throughout the procedures. Best of luck to you.

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

If you are in good health, you should be able to have the operations the same day.  There are many variables, (how much liposuction, etc;).  Best to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Together you will review your goals and see what is possible.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Depending on the volume of liposuction, it is safe to have the flanks and abdomen suctioned at the time of breast reduction. Clearly, this does not apply to all patients and the surgeon will factor in the magnitude of the problem with any health issues to decide if the combination is safe in a given patient.

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD · Answer

The short answer here is yes.

	Many patients elect to have liposuction or a tummy tuck performed at the same time so that the lower body will complement their new, smaller breast size. Given you're a good candidate for both procedures and in good health, your plastic surgeon would be able to discuss those types of options during your consultation.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible to do the reduction and liposuction at the same time, but don't over do it. Your operative time should be kept to less than six hours. Additionally, depending on the amount of liposuction, you will have significant fluid shifts and may require overnight monitoring. It may be best to pick one or two areas for liposuction come back another time for the rest. Good luck.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-As long as you are under the care of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and a good anesthesia provider, the combination procedure you describe should be safe within limits familiar to your surgeon...I think as long as the surgery is not too long (5-7 hours) and you are healthy, the advantages outweigh the risks.

Christine Blaine, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes it is possible and yes it is safe to have a breast reduction and liposuction performed during the same surgery assuming that you are a good candidate for both procedures and that you are in good overall health.  It is possible that because of the amount of liposuction to be performed that your surgeon may recommend staging these procedures so your best recommendation will require an in person consultation and exam.  Be sure to consult with only board certified plastic surgeons and those who are well-experienced in performing both of these procedures.  I hope that this helps!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	This combination of surgery can be done together assuming you are in good health,  that the extent of surgery ( for example blood loss) is reasonable,  that you are in the hands of a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist in a fully accredited surgery center facility/hospital.

	It would be best to break the procedures into two stages if you have concerns regarding the safety and/or aesthetic results of the procedure.

	Best wishes.

Carmen Kavali, MD · Answer

Assuming you are medically a good candidate for the surgery, you certainly could have liposuction of other body areas at the time of breast reduction.  That's a very common thing to do, actually.

Is It Safe to Have Breast Reduction and Liposuction at the Same Time?

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