Is It Recommended to Have a Mommy Makeover in 3 Separate Surgeries?

Thank you for your question.

Different surgeon's have different preferences.  Personally, I think 3 operations are not necessary.  In my practice, I would generally suggest a single or 2 stage approach depending on the patient's specific situation.  It never hurts to get additional information / opinions.

Please make sure you are working with a well experienced, board certified plastic surgeon.

Best Wishes!

Assuming you are in good health and there are no extenuating circumstances, it is "possible" and many times desirable to perform these surgeries in one setting. I frequently and safely perform "mommy makeovers" in an outpatient setting using one anesthetic. This allows mom to undergo one time off of work/child care, one anesthetic and certainly less costs. However, not all patients fit this description and not all surgeons are comfortable with this approach. Ask your surgeon for patients that you may contact to discuss their experience.

Dear Silverdale in Silverdale,

To accurately  answer your question a plastic surgeon would need to examine you, go over your health history, and understand your goals.  This would help assure what the safest options for you.

As far as ' what is possible' in general terms regarding this combination of procedures the range of options is to combine all three of the procedures, to do them all separately, etc.

I typically perform the breast lift (Mastopexy) either as a separate procedure (typically a 2 hour procedure), or combine it with a breast augmentation (augmentation Mastopexy)- with the clear understanding that the risk is increased, in certain cases, when these two particular procedures are combined. 

As far as the performance of the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), it can be combined with either of the two procedures. 

My patients often prefer to undergo the Mastopexy as the initial procedure.  Allow time to heal (usually a few weeks), choose their implant size now that the breasts have been reshaped, and undergo the breast implant surgery combined with the tummy tuck (around 3 hours combined).  This combination seems to be very well tolerated, and I feel leads to a predictable and well tolerated final result.

I hope this helps,

Sergio Pasquale Maggi, M.D., F.A.C.S.