I am 2 1/2 years out from Bariatric Sleeve surgery. I am down 118 pounds. I am going to have skin removal on my stomach and arms. I would like to have both procedures done a the same time. Is this advisable? What would/could be the disadvantages. Thank you
August 18, 2013
Answer: Combined procedures
Multiple procedures can be safely performed in one setting. But it depends on your health status (past medical history), your anatomy, and the amount of surgery/type of procedures to be done. Your surgeon will recommend an overnight stay depending on the overall length of your procedure(s), especially given the hysterectomy. Please confirm that your plastic surgeon is board certified plastic surgeon specifically by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
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August 18, 2013
Answer: Combined procedures
Multiple procedures can be safely performed in one setting. But it depends on your health status (past medical history), your anatomy, and the amount of surgery/type of procedures to be done. Your surgeon will recommend an overnight stay depending on the overall length of your procedure(s), especially given the hysterectomy. Please confirm that your plastic surgeon is board certified plastic surgeon specifically by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
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August 9, 2013
Answer: Skin removal from arms and abdomen at same time?
thank you for your question. It is totally fine to have both procedures performed at the same time as long as the surgeon you choose is comfortable with performing these procedures together on a regular basis. The advantages far outweigh the risks in my opinion. One recovery time, usually decreased costs as most facilities front load costs and if the procedure takes slightly longer the costs go down. I try to keep the procedures under 6 hours and can accomplish 3-4 procedures together by 2 teaming with another plastic surgeon. good luck
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August 9, 2013
Answer: Skin removal from arms and abdomen at same time?
thank you for your question. It is totally fine to have both procedures performed at the same time as long as the surgeon you choose is comfortable with performing these procedures together on a regular basis. The advantages far outweigh the risks in my opinion. One recovery time, usually decreased costs as most facilities front load costs and if the procedure takes slightly longer the costs go down. I try to keep the procedures under 6 hours and can accomplish 3-4 procedures together by 2 teaming with another plastic surgeon. good luck
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