Can you have an extended tummy tuck and thigh lift in the same procedure?

The incisions for an extended tummy tuck and a thigh lift are very close, where the thigh lift incision extends into the crease between your leg and your abdomen. This strip of skin between the two incisions can potentially have poor healing due to the tension put on it from tightening the upper abdominal incision and the lower thigh lift incision, if they are performed at the same time. If the procedures are staged, i.e. performed several months apart, the blood supply to this strip of skin is allowed to strengthen. This makes your procedure safer with less potential downsides. Discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

Hi llapple, Thank you for your questions regarding whether you can have an extended tummy tuck and thigh lift in the same procedure. Thank you for your age. However, I am not sure what "HW 320, CW 150" means. In general, yes, you can have an extended tummy tuck and thigh lift in the same surgical procedure. However, candidacy depends on your health and the experience of your chosen plastic surgeon. Before any plastic surgery, your chosen plastic surgeon will order a battery of medical tests. These tests will include blood work, urinalysis, chest x-ray, EKG, and perhaps even a stress test and carotid ultrasound. You’ll then be examined by your primary medical doctor and assessed to see if you are medically stable for the proposed procedure; if so, you’ll be medically cleared for plastic surgery. In addition, your plastic surgeon must be experienced in performing both procedures at the same time. Many plastic surgeons stage these procedures. There is no harm in staging the procedures. However, if your plastic surgeon is experienced and is comfortable performing the abdominoplasty and thighplasty at the same time, it is possible. The combined tummy tuck and thigh reduction and lift surgeries are performed under general anesthesia. Typically, the abdominoplasty is performed first. The abdominoplasty surgery typically takes approximately four hours. This includes elimination of excess skin and fat of the abdomen, relocation of the umbilicus or belly button, plication of the rectus abdominis muscle, and pubic lift and reduction. In addition, after the tummy tuck is completed, the thighplasty is initiated. There are six different types of thighplasty incisions. You will need to consult with your plastic surgeon about which thigh lift would be best for you. In general, most patients require the longitudinal, vertical medial thigh lift with an incision from the groin to the knee. At the beginning of thighplasty surgery, usually thigh liposuction is performed. Then an incision is made from the groin to the knee. After your thighplasty surgery, you will be watched in recovery for one to two hours and then transported to a recovery center for approximately 48 hours for additional monitoring during the recovery period. It is essential for you to walk and be given blood thinners to minimize the chances of blood clots. It’ll also be very important for you to drink approximately 100 g of protein a day to maximize healing. Most plastic surgeons also advise hyperbaric treatment for at least several days after the initial surgery. I hope I’ve answered your question regarding whether you can combine a tummy tuck and a thigh lift at the same time.
If you have any more questions regarding a tummy tuck or thigh lift, please contact an experienced plastic surgeon. To get an accurate assessment of what exactly you need, schedule a free virtual consultation. Most plastic surgeons offer free virtual consultations.
If you have any more questions regarding tummy tucks, abdominoplasties, abdominal liposuction, thigh lifts, thigh reductions, vertical thigh lifts, medial thigh lifts, spiral thigh lifts, crescent thigh lifts, or thigh lipo, contact an experienced plastic surgeon. Since the tummy tuck surgery is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in performing tummy tucks. Do your research. If you cannot find an experienced tummy tuck plastic surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA, FACS, FICS (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Hello, thank you for the question… The answer will depend mostly on the technique used to do the thigh lift, in my practice I frequently combine this two procedures with great results.