How Long Will a Mommy Makeover Take to Perform? Also, What Type of Anesthesia is Used for It? Is It Safe to Be Under That Long?

You are wise to be concerned about the safety considerations of combined plastic surgical procedures. Online consultants, despite good intentions, will not be able to provide you with good advice and/or reassurance,  given the limited information available.

However, you should be aware that combination surgical procedures are done on a routine basis.  Whether or not a specific patient is a good candidate for the combination procedure,  is best evaluated on an individualized basis (consultation). During this consultation process, after a complete history and physical, the SAFETY  of combining these surgical procedures becomes of paramount importance.  Plastic surgeon, anesthesia provider, duration of surgery, surgery facility will all be important  considerations.

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Most often a mommy makeover, involving a tummy tuck and breast surgery, can be done in about 5 hours which is a reasonable time for outpatient surgery. Of course you want to check that the facility is accredited. This ensures that there are safety protocols and that all personnel including the anesthesia provider are properly qualified. 

Breast surgery along with abdominoplasty is a commonly performed procedure with excellent results. For combined procedures like this, patients need to be in good health and free from major medical problems. History of smoking or obesity are risks factors for surgery. Safe outpatient surgery also needs to be performed efficiently and in fully accredited outpatient surgery centers with Board Certified Anesthesiologists. Operating room time must be under 5.5 hours. Under these circumstances, breast surgery along with abdominoplasty is a safe procedure with a predictable recovery process. It is true that you hear of publicized bad outcomes of cosmetic surgery and that is very frightening. But keep in mind that millions of patients have cosmetic surgery with no untoward events, and there are risks with everything we do. It is important to trust your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon as much as your own intuition, and if you would rather stage the procedures because you feel more comfortable doing it that way, then go for it.