Is a tummy tuck, breast lift, muscle repair, lipo 360 & BBL at the same time safe?

Combining a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lift, muscle repair (possibly addressing diastasis recti), liposuction 360 (which typically involves liposuction around the entire torso), and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in a single surgery is an extensive procedure, often referred to as a "mommy makeover" when aimed at post-pregnancy body restoration.

The safety of combining these procedures largely depends on:

Your Health: A thorough assessment of your overall health by a board-certified plastic surgeon is crucial. They'll evaluate your medical history, current health status, and any specific risks you might have.

Surgical Expertise: An experienced plastic surgeon who regularly performs these combined procedures can manage them more efficiently and safely.

Surgery Duration: The length of the surgery can increase the risks associated with anesthesia and the procedure itself. Surgeons aim to keep the duration within safe limits to minimize complications.

Post-Operative Care: Comprehensive post-operative care is vital for a successful recovery. Following your surgeon's instructions diligently is crucial for optimal healing and reducing risks.

While it's possible to combine these procedures, safety should be the priority. Often, surgeons may recommend staging the surgeries (performing them in separate sessions) to mitigate risks and allow for a smoother recovery.

The decision to proceed with all these procedures at once should be made after extensive discussions with your surgeon. They will explain the potential risks, benefits, recovery expectations, and alternative options to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your goals and ensures your safety.

Thanks for your question. I prefer to do no more than two procedures at once for safety reasons and optimal results. I recommend you schedule a consult for a proper evaluation. Make sure the surgeon you choose has extensive experience with these procedures and clean credentials. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Theoretically it can be done. Done well, that surgery would take about 6-8 hours or longer. Sloppy work can be done quicker, and that's likely what you'll get. Now let point out the reality of that combined surgery: you have no safe area to rest and recover- you can't lay on your breasts, belly or butt. We've cut out lawn chairs and have had people use large pool floaties to get through combined tummy and butt surgery, but again not very practical-and you want to add breasts also? Be careful.

I caution everyone about traveling for surgery unless you plan to stay there for about 4-6 weeks. My office is by O'Hare airport in Chicago and I have a list of patients who have flown to other countries for surgery- be careful. I keep a long list of complications from other countries. You have little recourse should something go wrong and these patients regret that they ever even considered this. With the complications and followups required to get through surgery, they overall cost was way more than I would've charged to do all the surgeries in stages.

I've noted that you're from Miami. There are great surgeons there that are board certified in Miami and can get you through this without risking your health. Go see a few and I guarantee you'll have a much insight into what you're undertaking than zipping to Mexico and hoping it'll be ok. Think this through.