I am interested in having a breast reduction. My breasts are currently 40H. In addition to a breast reduction, I would also like to have a tummy tuck. My insurance is covering the breast reduction and it will be conducted at a hospital. My dr. Told me that it would be approximately 8 hours to complete both procedures. That seems really long to me. On average how long do you think it should take? Would you suggest doing the procedures separately?
May 31, 2016
Answer: Combined Procedures Hello,It really is surgeon dependent. A typical breast reduction takes on average three hours. There are some surgeons that do it in half that time, and some that take twice as long. Outcome is more important than time.Similarly, tummy tucks can also vary, not just because of the surgeon, but because of the variability of the procedure. In my practice, there are some tummy tucks that take 2 hours, some that take 5, but on average about 3 hours. In the short ones I'm just smoothing and tightening a very thin and small skin flap. In the long ones, I'm performing liposuction of the torso, tightening muscle, directly excising more deep fat, and smoothing and tightening a large skin flap that goes around to the back. So you see, it really depends.As for combining procedures, if your BMI is less than 30, your age is less than 40, and you don't smoke or have any other medical problems, you'll probably do just fine.Best of luck!
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May 31, 2016
Answer: Combined Procedures Hello,It really is surgeon dependent. A typical breast reduction takes on average three hours. There are some surgeons that do it in half that time, and some that take twice as long. Outcome is more important than time.Similarly, tummy tucks can also vary, not just because of the surgeon, but because of the variability of the procedure. In my practice, there are some tummy tucks that take 2 hours, some that take 5, but on average about 3 hours. In the short ones I'm just smoothing and tightening a very thin and small skin flap. In the long ones, I'm performing liposuction of the torso, tightening muscle, directly excising more deep fat, and smoothing and tightening a large skin flap that goes around to the back. So you see, it really depends.As for combining procedures, if your BMI is less than 30, your age is less than 40, and you don't smoke or have any other medical problems, you'll probably do just fine.Best of luck!
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May 31, 2016
Answer: Anesthesia time I prefer not to exceed 5 hours when possible. Most studies indicate an increase in morbidly over 5 hours. Stage your 2 surgeries if necessary.
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May 31, 2016
Answer: Anesthesia time I prefer not to exceed 5 hours when possible. Most studies indicate an increase in morbidly over 5 hours. Stage your 2 surgeries if necessary.
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