How Long is the Surgery for a Combined Mini Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation?

Hello! Thank you for your question! These procedures can be effectively and safely performed in one setting. The breasts and tummy tuck are commonly performed together, often referred to as the "mommy makeover".  Depending on the complexity and amount of work needed for each procedure, length should be around 3-4hrs. If you are healthy and your surgeon decides that a/he could perform the procedures in a safe time for you, these procedures certainly can be done in one stage. Staging the procedures to have them performed at various times will likely not have any cost benefit for you. When you combine procedures, there is often a discount that is provided by the surgeon for multiple procedures. Also, when having multiple procedures performed at the same time, you save on anesthesia and facility fees, which otherwise are paid for with each individual procedure. In addition, you may benefit by the single recovery time. It is your decision as to whether you have your procedures performed in one or multiple stages, but your surgeon will give his/her recommendations. I would consult with a plastic surgeon well-versed in these procedures and discuss your concerns with your surgeon and see what your options are as well as have an examination. Your safety is ultimately the most important factor and is always on the mind of your surgeon when making such decisions. Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

These procedures can be
performed in a 3-3 ½ hour range by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with
experience and expertise in body contouring. This combination is a very safe
operative procedure. I generally keep my patients in our extended post
operative recovery hotel for at least 24 hours to monitor them for patient
safety and comfort.

Breast implant and Tummy Tuck Often Performed Together.Different surgeons will recommend different procedures including doing more than one at a time. Some surgeons also differ in ability, time it takes to do the same procedure and general. It makes this a difficult choice for patients. Based on my own experience I would do all at once as long as it takes 4 or less hours. Surgeons should never perform elective operations that they are uncomfortable performing or feel unwise for them, nor should they be faulted for doing so. However, for me, I typically perform a tummy tuck and breast augmentation and lift (mastopexy) at the same time and usually takes about 3-4 hours so I recommend this be done in one surgery and this is what many refer to a Mommy Makeover.Not only that,if you did not need a breast lift, I usually place breast implants(saline and silicone) through a full  Tummy Tuck and saline implants through a mini TT incision. I  prefer this technique. Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation Combination makes sense and is safe. Contrary to some of the answers I have found that the recovery time is not delayed and is the same as the tummy tuck procedure by itself. That is because you are healing simultaneously and not sequentially - both heal at the same time. The procedure only takes me about a half hour to 45 minutes longer than the tummy tuck alone. Best of all, I usually put in the breast implants through the tummy tuck incision so that there are no scars on the breasts.I have performed many of these combination procedures over the past few decades and think it is a great idea without significant increased complications

Combination procedures are fairly common in aesthetic surgery.  Body work often addresses problems with the breast and abdomen.  Mini tummy tucks, however, are seldom indicated.

A mini-tummy tuck and breast augmentation can be safely performed in one operation as long as the patient is healthy.  Altogether the surgeries take 2.5 to 3 hours to perform which is a safe amount of time to be under anesthesia for healthy patients.  I do not routinely admit patients overnight for this procedure.  By combining the two procedures patients have only one recovery period which minimizes time off work.  Together these surgeries create a nice improvement in body shape and restore a patient's figure to her pre-baby form.    Of course it is important to make sure that a mini-abdominoplasty is truly indicated and that it will meet the patient's expectations.  A full abdominoplasty is often the procedure of choice.  Only your surgeon can make that determination.

Breast surgery and tummy tucks are very commonly performed together. It is one recovery and most of the time, you save money on hospital and anesthesia costs. As long as you are healthy without any significant health issues, then you would be a good candidate for both surgeries at the same time. Also, depending on your domestic situation, this could limit to what you should and shouldn't do. Some mothers have young children or they don't have anybody to help them after surgery. This is important to keep in mind when considering elective surgery.

Breast and tummy tuck surgery are so frequently done together that the combination of these procedures has it's own name: Mommy Makeover. How long your particular surgery will take depends on several factors, most importantly what technical procedures you are having done and the speed of your surgeon.  Remember, faster is not always better, nor is slow as molasses the best.  Most importantly though, if you are healthy, these two procedures may be safely combined to give you great physical improvement with one period of recovery.  Please make sure your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

The combination of a mini-tummy tuck and breast augmentation typically takes about three hours to perform. The type of breast augmentation will not impact the overall time- a breast augmentation usually takes about one hour regardless of the incision. Provided you are a patient in good overall health, this is generally well tolerated. It's important to be walking the day of surgery and every day after in order to help prevent the formation of blood clots in your legs. If you have any medical conditions, you should receive medical clearance from your primary care physician prior to surgery. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete examination and comprehensive review of your medical history.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

The duration of surgery for a combined mini tummy tuck and breast augmentation can vary depending on various factors including the plastic surgeon's technique, the patient's specific anatomy, and any additional procedures being performed concurrently. Generally, a combined procedure like this could take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours, but it's crucial to consult with your plastic surgeon for a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual case. They can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what to expect in terms of the surgical timeline and post-operative recovery.

Everything depends on your anatomy. With very little asymmetry in your breasts and a relatively normal appearence preoperatively, the augmentation should take less then 1 hour. A mini-abdominoplasty should also be around an hour. So 2 hours of surgery time is the average. Add in to that anesthesia time of 30 minutes before and after as well as preoperative evaluation by the anesthesiologist and recovery room time, the total time will be around 4 hours.