I am 5'7", weigh 165lb, age 52, healthy and on no medications. A highly qualified PS has said these combined procedure could take up to 8 hours. I am concerned about the length of the op, if it was 8 hours. I also have two weeks off work - a desk job, I can't take 3 weeks. So need to be back at work after the two weeks - would I manage with the two procedures. or should I spilt them?
March 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction combination Great question! These two procedures are commonly performed together in a procedure called a "mommy makeover" and can be safely performed at the same time - obviously depending on your medical and health status.Although 8 hours does seem like a long time, every plastic surgeon operates at a different pace, and some even have assistance which could make the procedure quicker. You should consult with several plastic surgeons and get their opinions, but as long as safety measures are enacted - such as DVT prophylaxis and possible overnight stay at an aftercare facility - then these two procedures can be performed at the same time.Two weeks should be sufficient time for you to go back to work, baring any complications.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Roger Tsai
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction combination Great question! These two procedures are commonly performed together in a procedure called a "mommy makeover" and can be safely performed at the same time - obviously depending on your medical and health status.Although 8 hours does seem like a long time, every plastic surgeon operates at a different pace, and some even have assistance which could make the procedure quicker. You should consult with several plastic surgeons and get their opinions, but as long as safety measures are enacted - such as DVT prophylaxis and possible overnight stay at an aftercare facility - then these two procedures can be performed at the same time.Two weeks should be sufficient time for you to go back to work, baring any complications.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Roger Tsai
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck and breast reduction/lift often done together The combination of a tummy tuck with breast surgery - lift, reduction, or augmentation - is a mommy makeover and usually done in one session. Surgery time is a bit of a sensitive issue; many plastic surgeons would plan this as about a 5 hour procedure and consider that plenty of time to do a meticulous job.
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck and breast reduction/lift often done together The combination of a tummy tuck with breast surgery - lift, reduction, or augmentation - is a mommy makeover and usually done in one session. Surgery time is a bit of a sensitive issue; many plastic surgeons would plan this as about a 5 hour procedure and consider that plenty of time to do a meticulous job.
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