I am a 45 year old female with 3 kids. I have a large uterine cyst (it's benign) and my ob/gyn is recommending a hysterectomy. She will also take the fallopian tubes but leave my ovaries. I asked about getting a tummy tuck at the same time and she thought it would be OK. They would just do the hysterectomy "open" and then have the plastic surgeon come to perform the tummy tuck. What are the next steps you recommend?
October 2, 2016
Answer: Is it OK to get a hysterectomy and TT at the same time? Thank you for sharing your question and I hope your surgery goes well. It is safe to undergo a tummy tuck procedure with a hysterectomy. Your plastic surgeon will elevate the skin from your stomach muscles which then will allow your ob/gyn to open the muscles in order to remove your uterus. The next step would be to find a board certified, ASPS plastic surgeon who would be willing to perform this procedure and can work with your ob/gyn to maximize your result. Hope this helps.
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October 2, 2016
Answer: Is it OK to get a hysterectomy and TT at the same time? Thank you for sharing your question and I hope your surgery goes well. It is safe to undergo a tummy tuck procedure with a hysterectomy. Your plastic surgeon will elevate the skin from your stomach muscles which then will allow your ob/gyn to open the muscles in order to remove your uterus. The next step would be to find a board certified, ASPS plastic surgeon who would be willing to perform this procedure and can work with your ob/gyn to maximize your result. Hope this helps.
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Is it OK to get a hysterectomy and tummy tuck at the same time? Yes I agree totally with that plan. You can have both safely at the same time. So consult with each respective surgeon, but the warning is that they will both need to be on staff at the same facility to have it done. Usually for it to be cost effective for you, you want to do it at an outpatient surgery center that have cosmetic fees in place because usually they are more reasonable than the hospital fees. SincerelyDrRickAZ
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Is it OK to get a hysterectomy and tummy tuck at the same time? Yes I agree totally with that plan. You can have both safely at the same time. So consult with each respective surgeon, but the warning is that they will both need to be on staff at the same facility to have it done. Usually for it to be cost effective for you, you want to do it at an outpatient surgery center that have cosmetic fees in place because usually they are more reasonable than the hospital fees. SincerelyDrRickAZ
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