Can I Get a Mommy Make-over and Tubal Ligation at the Same Time?

The mommy makeover and tubal ligation can be performed during the same operative procedure. Once a woman decides to undergo a tubal ligation, it often represents the beginning of a new phase in their life. Not only do they want a tubal ligation, but they also want to reverse the changes in their body associated with pregnancy. This can be accomplished by performing a tubal ligation in combination with a mommy makeover. The mommy makeover includes cosmetic breast surgery, liposuction, and abdominoplasty.
When tubal ligation is added to a mommy makeover, it adds significantly to the operating room time. The procedure is usually done laparoscopically, which means that air is infused into the abdominal cavity during the procedure. This air is evacuated at the conclusion of the tubal ligation. Unfortunately, some air may be left behind, which potentially makes tightening the abdominal wall difficult. For this reason, some plastic surgeons prefer staging these procedures.
This type of procedure combination has an increased potential for complications. For this reason, patients should undergo a comprehensive pre-operative medical examination before proceeding with surgery. Make sure your plastic surgeon and gynecologist have good communication and have co-ordinated their surgical plans. With this type of approach, cosmetic results can be excellent.

These procedures are certainly done together all the time safely across the country. You should, of course discuss this with both your Gynecologist as well as your Plastic Surgeon and make sure they have worked together in the past to perform these combination procedures.

Hi there-
Generally speaking, I would not personally want to perform a tummy tuck on anyone on the day of a tubal ligation...
These are usually done laparascopically nowadays, meaning that your GYN is going to fill your abdomen with gases- which would make the tummy tuck a bit more difficult and may compromise your outcome. Further, the combination of the gas in your belly and the tightening of your muscles will increase abdominal pressure a lot and may increase your risk of blood clots in your legs... Not safe in my opinion.
I would also agree with my colleagues that it would be in your best interests to lose some weight before spending your money on a tummy tuck.

At 5'3" and 185 lbs you have a BMI of over 32 and are considered at least 40 pounds over your ideal body weight. Your risks for complications are higher including DVT with PE (fatal blood clot). Measures to diminish this risk are availalable but not without other possible side effects or complications. In addition, the cosmetic outcome would be less than ideal.

Of course, the ideal situation prior to your surgery is to
get a more height and weight proportionate situation; however, having said
that, it appears that you may benefit from the Mommy Makeover procedures of
tummy tuck, liposuction, and possibly a breast lift.It is possible to do these for a healthy
patient who is medically cleared all in the same day and to coordinate with an
OB/GYN surgeon regarding the tubal ligation. Definitely coordinate with your board-certified plastic surgeon to be
sure this is a safe option for you.