Should I Rent a Medical Bed/Chair After Mommy Makeover?

The consultation is the opportunity to get your questions answered.  Make a list before going to the appointment.  Good things to ask about include when are the follow up appointments?  How do I get ahold of someone in the middle of the night if something happens?  Do I need any special accommodations at home?  Remember to have reasonable expectations.  Together you and your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will come up with a plan.        

Although it’s possible to perform a Mommy Makeover and
Brazilian Butt Lift in combination, it’s usually not advisable because of
positioning issues in the post-operative period.Unfortunately, a hospital bed doesn’t address
these issues and would add significant cost to your procedure. For
this reason, we generally recommend that Brazilian Butt Lift surgery and Mommy
Makeover surgery be staged.In addition,
we recommend that patients sleep in a recliner chair following Mommy Makeover
surgery and ambulate frequently to avoid complications. If
you’re considering this combination, it’s important to discuss these issues
with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon
can give you specific answers based on his treatment plan.

Although a Mommy Makeover typically involves the Tummy and Breasts It also can be any other combination.You can certainly do a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and in fact harvest fat from the tummy including the extra part that would be discarded and use if for the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). Typically after a tummy tuck/BBL combination we have our patients sleep in a reclining chair for most of the first week. If you don't have one you can borrow or rent one rather than a surgical bed. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon.

I do not think you will need a bed or chair.  You should be up every 1-2 hours to walk. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

Most patients will recover nicely at home without the assistance of a medical bed after a tummy tuck and fat transfer to the buttock. It's important to be positioned on your side for the first few weeks after surgery to ensure the highest survival of the fat cells from the fat transfer. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon to determine the best course of recovery-you may want to consider staying in an aftercare facility for a day or two after surgery for observation.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

It is generally not necessary to rent medical equipment after a tummy tuck. Most patients are comfortable using a recliner at home or staying in a semi reclined position using pillows. If you do have your BBL at the same time as your tummy tuck you will need to speak to your surgeon about positioning as you won't be able to lay on your front or back.

Whether to rent a medical bed or chair after a mommy makeover depends on various factors, including the specific procedures you've undergone, your overall health, and the recommendations of your plastic surgeon. Here are some considerations:1. Type of Procedures:• If you've had procedures that affect your ability to lie down comfortably or limit mobility, such as a tummy tuck, you may find it helpful to have a medical bed for the initial recovery period.• Procedures like breast augmentation or liposuction may not necessarily require a medical bed, but a comfortable and supportive sleeping environment is still important.2. Surgeon's Recommendations:• Your plastic surgeon will provide specific postoperative care instructions based on the procedures performed. They may recommend certain sleeping positions, the use of pillows for support, or other measures to enhance comfort during recovery.3. Mobility Considerations:• If your plastic surgeon advises limited mobility during the early stages of recovery, a medical chair or bed that allows for easy adjustments may be beneficial.4. Home Setup:• Consider your home setup and whether it accommodates your recovery needs. If your bedroom is upstairs, for example, you may need to plan for a comfortable sleeping arrangement on the main floor during the initial recovery period.5. Support System:• Having a support system in place, such as family or friends who can assist you with daily activities, can alleviate the need for certain medical equipment.6. Personal Comfort:• Your personal comfort is important during the recovery process. If you believe that a medical bed or chair would significantly enhance your comfort and ability to rest, it may be worth considering.It's crucial to discuss these considerations with your plastic surgeon before the mommy makeover and follow their recommendations. They can provide guidance based on your specific situation and the procedures performed. Ultimately, the decision to rent a medical bed or chair is individualized, and what works for one person may not be necessary for another. Listen to your plastic surgeon's recommendations, follow their postoperative instructions diligently, and create a recovery environment that suits your needs and promotes optimal healing.

I don't think that a medical bed is necessary.  All of my patients recover just fine at home in their recliner or on their bed (with lots of pillows).  I don't do the brazilian butt lift so you may want to ask your surgeon regarding that procedure.

my Dad, he's 90, has a chair that stands him up, no really, literally lifts up so that you don't have to use your core muscles to get up. I don't do any butt lifts, but plenty of TT and I think most people would like it. I may consider talking to my pts about it. thx for the idea.

RE - "Should I Rent a Medical Bed/Chair After Mommy Makeover? Including a TT and BBL (Fat Transfer) ? I am pretty sure I will be doing all my procedures at once along with pain pumps, I am still researching risks but I doubt I will ever have this opportunity again. Any advice on what to make this easier would be so helpful."

Just because your surgeon can physically do a combination of procedures (and of course charge for them) does not really mean that doing so is a good idea.

Data published by AAAASF, the group which certifies, inspects and regulates the majority of free standing Plastic Surgery office operating rooms in the US published its data on the complications of Tummy Tuck surgery and the results are sobering. Tummy Tuck surgery especially when combined with OTHER operations is associated with a very high risk of blood clot formation or DVT and having such clots dislodge and travel to the lungs (PE) which can be fatal.

In a Brazilian Butt Lift a significant amount of low suction level liposuction is performed on the tummy,arms, thighs and back and the fat is then processed and grafted in narrow channels to augment the buttocks. Just as a single stab incision with a knitting needle is not a painless experience, being stabbed a few hundred times with a sterile liposuction steel cannula is not painless either. As a result, liposuction of the arms, thighs, tummy and back and having the fat placed in the buttocks result in soreness of ALL these areas. Now, consider the fact that most surgeons advise their BBL patients NOT to sit on their (grafted) behinds for at least 2 weeks, HOW are you going to rest? With soreness of the tummy (and stitches which should not be stressed) and soreness of all the other areas, short of standing up or hanging upside down like a bat, which pain-free body area would you have to rest on?

With so much discomfort you MUST walk all the time to lower the risk of blood clots and make it easier to breath, reducing the risk of fever and pneumonias.

In my opinion, you should do the Brazilian Butt Lift first and recover from it before having a Tummy Tuck. This would not only be more comfortable and safer but it would be WAY cheaper than having to pay out of pocket to treat your blood clot, wound separation or pneumonia. Most importantly, it may save your life.

Dr. Peter A Aldea