Can a BBL, tummy tuck and breast augmentation, with fat transfer, be combined at the same time?

This is a very common question for many women.  There are many advantages of combing several surgeries, cost, recovery, and efficiency.  We recommend tummy tucks with breast surgery and fat transfer at the same time.  Certain procedures "work well" together, both at the time of surgery and for recovery.. I recommend you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and options. 

Thank you for your question!
Yes, absolutely, it is a common combination of procedures, as long as you are in good health and our candidate for them, they definitely can be combined. This combination of procedures is commonly known as a mommy makeover.

When considering multiple cosmetic procedures, the process involves careful planning to ensure safety and optimal results. It's common to combine surgeries, but there are typically limits on the duration of each operation to ensure patient safety. The general guideline is that elective surgeries should not exceed six hours, though this can vary depending on your surgeon's approach and experience and your individual risk profile.
I prefer to stage the front procedures (tummy tuck, breast augmentation) from the back procedures (lipo, BBL). This is because the fat from the BBL is sensitive to pressure and ischemia for survival), so these procedures could be staged, for example.
Ultimately, the most effective plan will depend on your specific goals, health status, and recovery time. It’s crucial to consult with an experienced plastic surgeon who can assess your case, determine the safest way to combine the procedures, and create a personalized plan based on your priorities and desired results.
Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York

Thanks for the question. Yes, you can get a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and fat transfer at the same time. But first of all you need to lose some more kilos. After you lose kilos, you should meeting with a Board Certified Surgeon and planning the process. After planning, everything will be better. I wish you all the best.

There are various combinations of procedures that can comprise a "mommy makeover".  Patient safety always comes first and it is recommended not to undergo more than 6 hours of elective cosmetic surgery at any one time.  Each surgeon operates differently, so it is important to discuss with your board-certified plastic surgeon what combination of procedures would be best and safest for you.  Many times these procedures can be combined, but it is critical to plan your recovery and have some help around the house.  Clear communication with your surgeon will help make sure you get the individualized treatment that will be safe and effective for you and help you achieve your desired results.

If you are healthy, your PS is a true expert at all of these procedures, and surgery time can be held to 4 hours or so, this is not unreasonable.The recovery is challenging. With the combination, my patients find sleeping on their sides or placing pillows underneath their thighs and lower back facilitates resting and sleeping.  Ask your plastic surgeon about this, but my patients usually navigate this recovery with a regular bed. My patient coordinator recommends a plastic inflatable with a hole in it (called a lilo), where instead of your tummy, you place your butt, so you can sleep on your back with pillows propping up your neck and head.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Some procedures such as BBL and breast augmentation cane combined, whereas longer procedures such as BBL and tummy tuck would be better to separate. I would recommend staging these procedures to reduce risk if complications and avoid difficult recovery.

It is best to run through these options at a consultation as the key is to keep the surgery time to less than 4 hours and thus reduce anaesthetic risk. It is possible to combine all these surgeries although there are pros and cons and positioning postop can be tricky.

Combining procedures is commonly done and considered safe but there are considerations that must be met.  To find out what is best for you I recommend meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation.  Keep in mind when combining a tummy tuck and BBL that positioning for comfort during recovery is tricky since you will have had surgery on your front and back.

Technically, yes these procedures can be combined, but it represents a lot of surgery and whether it is appropriate would be based on your individual situation as a patient.  Personally, if you do have these procedures combined, I would not do it as an outpatient and instead have you observed overnight.