Tummy tuck and breast reduction - together or separate? Could I go back to work after 2 weeks? (Photo)

Dear Ms. Victoria258,Thank you for your questions, information, story and photographs.Unfortunately with out laboratory studies, a review of your past/current medical history and a exam of your tissues I can can only comment based your story, however I hope you find my comments helpful.
MULTIPLE PROCEDURESOnly after a complete review of your medical history and a complete exam can the final decision be made on how many procedures can be performed in one setting.Assuming no major health issues multiple procedures are often done in one surgical setting. Most Plastic Surgeons I believe like to keep the total operating between 6-7 hours. Combining breast and body procedures are often performed together.
RECOVERYHopefully, you will be meeting with your Plastic Surgeon prior to your surgery to go over all the pre and post operative instructions and to answer all your questions. Usually 2-3 weeks off work is required for recovery for what you describe/desire.
I reccommend you make a list of your questions and schedule several consultative appointments with Plastic Surgeons who are Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600

I have combined these procedures frequently.  Personally I don't like performing more than six hours of surgery at one time.  Your combo should take about six hours.  I can't imagine why it would take eight hours.  If you are cso ncerned snout excessive surgical time, by all means have them done  separately.

If you are in good health you can have a combined procedure but not if it is planned for 8 hours. This increases your risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and PE (pulmonary embolus). Based on your photo I would estimate closer to five hours to complete a breast reduction and tummy tuck. If you are unsure discuss this with your plastic surgeon about doing in two separate phases or seek a second opinion.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno