Is it safe to be sent home right after a mommy makeover?

Patient safety is very important, especially during and after surgery.  While there is more risk with longer surgeries, anesthesia and surgical techniques are continually evolving to improve outcomes and safety.  I personally use a hospital-based operating room, with MD anesthesiology oversight of CRNAs. We offer overnight stays in the hospital for any patient who asks.  And for patients who have surgeries longer than 4 hours, I strongly recommend they stay overnight. All patients are seen either in the hospital or in my office the next day, regardless of their surgery day. I use blood thinners on patients at higher risks for DVTs (blood clots) especially if they are having abdominoplasty.  My personal limit is 5 hours of surgery for cosmetic patients, so if it would be longer, then a second surgery would be necessary.  It is important to discuss all of these issues with your surgeon prior to booking your procedure.  Good luck. 

Thanks for your question.
While every patient is unique and there are certainly exceptions, having a combined tummy tuck/liposuction and breast augmentation is a routine surgery and most often goes home the same day.  That being said there are many ways to assure that this is done as safely as possible.  Is the surgery being done in an accredited surgical facility?  What precautions are being used to prevent post operative complications such as DVT?  Will you have a responsible adult with you for at least the first 24 hours after surgery?  How will your pain be managed after surgery?  These are the types of questions I would want to know the answers to before having surgery.
Best wishes.

Dear me shell,
Mommy makeovers are very often performed as outpatient procedures, and for the vast majority of patients it is perfectly safe to return home the same day. Combining a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast augmentation is very common and would not be considered an exceptionally intensive mommy makeover that might require an overnight stay. Some surgeons will offer patients the opportunity to stay overnight in an aftercare facility, but if your surgeon does not have that option then you should not feel nervous about starting your recovery at home. You should spend adequate time in a recovery room at your surgical facility to ensure that your anesthesia is wearing off and that you are stable to go home.  You should also have a follow-up appointment scheduled for a few days to a week after your procedure so that your surgeon can check on you, and you should have an open line of communication to your surgeon’s office in case any concerns arise at home. Be sure to follow your surgeon’s recovery instructions carefully and always call your surgeon first with any questions. Best wishes!
Franziska Huettner