I'm 38 yrs old female, no known health problems except my gallbladder. I have been diagnosed with gallstones and need to get my gallbladder removed. I was looking forward to get TT this summer. I'm just wondering if it's possible to get both procedures done at the same time. Any advice will be greatly appreciated, Thank you!
Answer: Combination of procedures Dear Dyc3019,
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Answer: Surgery Thank you for submitting your question! A gallbladder removal surgery would not be done by a plastic surgeon but by a general surgeon. I would not personally recommend you getting an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) done by a general surgeon as there is liposuction and muscle tightening of the diastasis recti involved in a tummy tuck as well. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals before or after your gall bladder removal.
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Answer: Surgery Thank you for submitting your question! A gallbladder removal surgery would not be done by a plastic surgeon but by a general surgeon. I would not personally recommend you getting an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) done by a general surgeon as there is liposuction and muscle tightening of the diastasis recti involved in a tummy tuck as well. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself so we can create a surgical plan that is best for you and your goals before or after your gall bladder removal.
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October 21, 2023
Answer: Possibly but I would two stage it You might be able to find a plastic surgeon who will collaborate with the general surgeon to do this at the same time but it isn't ideal. You will have to find a plastic surgeon you really like, who is good, AND has privileges at the same facility that the general surgeon does to operate, AND they will need to both have same openings and coordinate their schedule. There is also the fact that the plastic surgeon will probably be waiting for a couple hours while the general surgeon is operating and would you end up getting charged for that? Not to mention the gas from stretching the belly during the gallbladder operation, or the fact that they have to go through the belly button that will be worked on by the plastic surgeon complicates things. Gallbladder surgery is generally easy to recover from so it is much better to do two stages and focus on your plastic surgery recovery. Many many reasons to do 2 stages but not many reasons to do it in one stage. Best of luck to you on your journey!
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October 21, 2023
Answer: Possibly but I would two stage it You might be able to find a plastic surgeon who will collaborate with the general surgeon to do this at the same time but it isn't ideal. You will have to find a plastic surgeon you really like, who is good, AND has privileges at the same facility that the general surgeon does to operate, AND they will need to both have same openings and coordinate their schedule. There is also the fact that the plastic surgeon will probably be waiting for a couple hours while the general surgeon is operating and would you end up getting charged for that? Not to mention the gas from stretching the belly during the gallbladder operation, or the fact that they have to go through the belly button that will be worked on by the plastic surgeon complicates things. Gallbladder surgery is generally easy to recover from so it is much better to do two stages and focus on your plastic surgery recovery. Many many reasons to do 2 stages but not many reasons to do it in one stage. Best of luck to you on your journey!
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May 10, 2023
Answer: Why it is Not Recommended to Have Cholecystectomy and Tummy Tuck at the Same Time It is generally NOT recommended to have cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery) and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) at the same time, as both procedures carry their own set of risks and complications.
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May 10, 2023
Answer: Why it is Not Recommended to Have Cholecystectomy and Tummy Tuck at the Same Time It is generally NOT recommended to have cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery) and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) at the same time, as both procedures carry their own set of risks and complications.
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April 27, 2023
Answer: Surgery No, you will need to have your gall bladder removed first, especially should any unexpected surprise like stones stuck in the duct or pus be found. Once healed at least 3 months, then consider the tuck.
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April 27, 2023
Answer: Surgery No, you will need to have your gall bladder removed first, especially should any unexpected surprise like stones stuck in the duct or pus be found. Once healed at least 3 months, then consider the tuck.
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