Is It Safe to Have Tt Bbl and Bl with Ba at the Same Tiime? (photo)

It's possible to have all these procedures done at same time but there are increased risks associated with prolong surgical time and anesthesia duration. There are several considerations for determining whether these combination of procedure should be performed at the same time. One concern regarding tummy tuck, breast augmentation and Brazilian buttock lift is how are you going to position yourself during the recovery period after the surgery. I like my patients to be in supine position after breast augmentation and tummy tuck. I like my patients to be in prone position after BBL. You may find it to be very difficult if you had BBL and tummy tuck/Breast augmentation at the same time. How are you going to rest after your surgery without possibly affecting the result? Yes, with a healthy patient and today's technology, you can have all of the above procedures all at once. But why? Especially with higher risks.

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The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures to bring a woman’s body back to the way she looked prior to pregnancy. Most commonly some variation of a #TummyTuck and #BreastSurgery are performed. Additional procedures can include liposuction, umbilical hernia repair.  The most common #breastprocedures include #mastopexy or #breastlift, #breastaugmentation, or #breastreduction.    #MummyTummy is a term given to modified tummy tucks which can use liposuction and skin tightening with radiofrequency such Vanquish, Vela3, thermage, thermiRF and others.  The actual fat contouring can be done non-surgically as well with #UltraShape or Cool-Sculpting. In addition to a one-on-one consultations with a board certified Plastic Surgeon, patients always need to be seen by their primary care doctor prior to such procedures.  We screen every patient and their medical records for risks of blood clots (DVT) and then take appropriate measures.  MWL (massive weight loss patients of  75 lbs or more) tend to have poor skin elasticity and will frequently need additional tightening even afte 6 -12 months regardless of who or how their surgery is performed. This is simply the nature of such body tissues and the ability to heal with the lack or limited elasticity. #Combining these procedures decreases anesthetics, costs, and recovery time.  All surgical procedures carry some degree of #risk. Always discuss your issues and concerns with the Plastic Surgeon during and following your consultation. Information that you read online may not apply to your personal situation.It is imperative you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with the procedures included with a Mommy Makeover. . Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

It’s definitely possible to perform a Brazilian Butt Lift,
abdominoplasty, breast augmentation and breast lift simultaneously.Unfortunately, the recovery following this
combination can be extremely difficult.For this reason, most plastic surgeons prefer staging these
procedures.The origin of this problem
is simple.Tummy Tuck, breast
augmentation and breast lift patients should lie on their backs following
surgery while Brazilian Butt Lift patients should lie on their abdomens
following surgery.This is obviously a
difficult proposition when both procedures are performed together. When
patients undergo this surgical combination, safety should be everyone’s first
priority.For this reason, procedures of
this magnitude should be performed in accredited surgical centers.The operative times should never exceed the 4
to 6 hours.In
contrast, performing these procedures simultaneously offers several
advantages.These include synergy, less
expense and one recovery.For
these reasons, it’s important to consider each case on an individual
basis.No two patients are ever exactly
alike.They have different anatomic
findings, aesthetic goals and social situations.It’s therefore, important to tailor the
surgical approach to the patient’s needs.

The answer to your question is probably yes, but also possibly no.  If you are both physically and emotionally healthy, you have recovery time and a good home support system, and if your plastic surgeon is Board Certified and he or she is very experienced in the multiple surgeries of a Mommy Makeover, and if your plastic surgeon has an overnight facility available, then my answer would be yes.  On the other hand, if any of the elements listed above are missing, then I would recommend not having all these surgeries at one time. 

In my practice, I have done tummy tucks, liposuction, BBLs, and breast lifts with implants on multiple occasions with excellent results.  The key is the right surgeon, the right patient, and a healthy environment in which to recover. 

In healthy motivated patients, it is common to combine multiple surgeries. In my practice, doing these 3 surgeries at the same time is not uncommon. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon experienced at these procedures to discuss your specific risks. As long as these can be done in less than 6 hours, your surgical risk should be low.

Multiple Procedures - Two Surgeries or One?

From your description you wish to have a Brazilian Butt lift, Breast Lift and Augmentation. In my practice I try to limit surgeries to less than 6 hours to decrease risks. The procedures that you mentioned can all be done in that time period so I would recommend one surgery. To minimize anesthesia and surgical time and therefore your risks but not your results I also use a second surgical assistant (surgeon, PA, or RNFA) to decrease total OR time. It is important to  go over the increased risks associated with combining procedures and make sure they have a complete informed consent prior to doing it in one stage and take special measures to prevent venous clots.In your case, except on rare occasions my total OR time would be less than 6 hours for these procedures that you are considering.

                  I think that if you are otherwise healthy and if your breasts are not grossly asymmetric, the likelihood is that all can be performed at the same time in a safe manner.  The tummy tuck may take 1.5 hrs, the augmentation 15 minutes, and the full breast lift 2 hrs (if you only need a circumareolar or vertical this may only take 45 minutes or an hour).  

Hello Nancy,

The straight up answer to your question is:

        more procedures at one time =  more complications and risks 

There are no guarantees.  

Thanks for asking!  Dr Ellen

Multiple procedures can be done safely, but it
depends on your health
status (past medical history), your anatomy, and the amount of
surgery/type of procedures to be done. In some cases, an overnight
stay may be recommended. Most surgeons refer to a "mommy makeover" as a series of cosmetic
surgery procedures intended to restore a woman’s figure after pregnancy. Please talk to your plastic surgeon to get
their thoughts on the matter as they are most familiar with your medical
history and overall health status.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Mommy makeover procedures take a lot of time to perform. A safe time limit is 6 hours, if your surgeon feels that the surgery can be performed in this time frame than you should be OK. Otherwise I would separate the procedures and stage them 3-6 months apart.