Can I have two surgeries done within a week or two of each other?

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I need to have laporoscopic surgery on my lower abdomen to remove adhesions from multiple surgeries and septic shock (went through alot a few years ago). I have also wanted to get a breast augmentation for a while now. Is it realistic to get these two surgeries done close to each other to minimize my time out of work? I will obviously talk with both doctors but wanted to know if this sounded crazy before I ask! Thank you in advance.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. The breast augmentation portion is fine to do as long as the abdominal surgery is not complex and not an open procedure.  You should be fine if it is done laprscopically and without complications.   The most important aspect is to find
a surgeon you are comfortable with.  I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. This would be best discussed with the surgeons who are familiar with you and your situation. You may find that a general and Plastic Surgeon will work together on this for you if overall risks and time required are low.All the best

Leland Deane, MD, FACS · Answer

There are many factors that go in to safe surgery. The first procedure can lead to subtle effects on body fluids, mobility, and hydration. The breast augmentation procedure should be very safe if done under the right circumstances. I would have an honest discussion with your plastic surgeon to get his feelings. I, myself, would wait at least two weeks. Hope this helps. Best of luck.

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

You maybe able to perform both operations at the same time.  It really depends on your surgeon and the actual procedure.  If you want them separated, you certainly can do both within a week.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I would wait until you are fully healed from the laparascopic procedure before considering having a breast augmentation. If something goes wrong with the first surgery, you do not want to get cross-contamination or a complication that can impact your second surgery.

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