Multiple surgeries. How long should I wait between each?

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I am planning on getting a rhinoplasty, breast lift w/ implants, BBL and foot surgery this year. I am also looking to go on holiday in late June/early July. On average how long should I wait between each & is it safe to to undergo so many procedures in 7 months?

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Each case is individual, so ultimately you will need to ask and coordinate with your surgeon(s).In general, some of these surgeries may be combined into one surgical session; and typically, wait 2-3 months between surgeries.

To be sure, see two or more experienced,
board-certified Plastic Surgeons for a complete evaluation to make sure you are
a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.

I hope this helps.

Humberto Palladino, MD, FACS · Answer

Many of your procedures can be combined depending on the comfort of your plastic surgeon. Check with him/her for the optimal timing for you. If you have to wait I would recommend 3-4 months between procedures.. Good luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

While  it is possible to undergo four different surgeries over the course of a year, it might be a better idea to combine some of the surgeries, so that the recovery periods are also shorter and combined. It is  best to probably best to wait at least a month in between procedures

Bivik Shah, MD · Answer

First,  keep in mind that you could do some of these procedures together.   It will on the comfort of your plastic surgeon and how much support you have at home.If you do each one separately,   I only ask my patient's to wait 10-14 days between procedures so that the difficult part of the recovery is over. GOOD LUCK! !

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

The best answer I can give you is: in some cases I would combine a few of these surgeries, there by saving your time and money as well as recovery time. The next best answer I can give you is check with your surgeon, because so much goes into this decision, things we don't know about you. Are you healthy? Do you have high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, do you smoke, are you metabolically sound? What medications do you take? Do you have someone to take care of you after surgery? And the list goes on. The decision is made based on patient safety and medical clearance. Can you tolerate the operation/s?Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Multiple surgeries. How long should I wait between each?

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