How safe is it to combine TT, BBL, breast lift and arm lipo for loose skin following weight loss?

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I had major weight loss, going to have surgery in August. Lost 70lbs & have loose skin. Surgeon is experienced in combo procedures & is confident in combining. Aware that with TT & BBL I won’t be able to sit on my butt or lay on my stomach, but I’m prepared for that. I'm combining everything b/c it’s going to be hard for me to take off more work & I’d rather get everything over with. Concerned about the dangers of being under anesthesia for so long + possibility of shock due to so many procedures. BMI is 24, exercise everyday, healthy 25 year old.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Because of your age, health, BMI, and exercise routine, these procedures can be combined in one surgery if your board certified plastic surgeon is an expert at all of the procedures and has great reviews and great before and after pictures on his/her web page. For safety reasons, your PS would want to limit the surgery time to six hours or less.  You also need to consider the recovery involved with each of these procedures. You might want to stage the procedures:  lipo and BBL first; three to six months later have the TT, and breast lift.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for the question.Congrats for you hard work girl! Personally, I think is safe but with a limit. If youre healthy enough, yourr hemoglobine levels are high enough and all the exams says you're ready, we could do it. Safety first!!Make sure you're getting a surgery with a responsible board-certified plastic surgeon and everything's gonna be alright!
Best of lucks :)
Dr. Luis Mejia

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! Combining procedures is common and considered safe, but there is a limit.  Typically elective plastic surgery is limited to 6 hours or less.  Depending on the extent of the procedures you are considering you may be going over this timeframe.  This increases the risk of complications as well as the outcome of your surgery. I would also caution you that liposuction to your arms if you already have loose skin will likely lead to more loose skin.

Gregory Lakin, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Combining these procedures is difficult to obtain optimal fat graft results because during recovery you need to avoid lying on your sides/butt after a BBL which is difficult to do if you simultaneously had a tummy tuck and breast lift. Good luck

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Tasteful684820,
I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

How safe is it to combine TT, BBL, breast lift and arm lipo for loose skin following weight loss?

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Answer: How safe is it to combine TT, BBL, breast lift and arm lipo for loose skin following weight loss?

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