Can a Revision Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck Be Done at the Same Time? How Common or Dangerous is It?

 

Combination procedures including a revision rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and tummy tuck are may be performed together. Whether you are a reasonable candidate, however, for those combined procedures depends on your anatomy, the extent of the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), the complexity of the nasal revision, your medical history, realistic expectations of the outcome and an understanding of the pros and cons of the various procedures.

 

Safety should always be the main concern. It is generally recommended that the length of elective surgery be less than six hours. The procedures should be performed in an ambulatory facility that is accredited by one of the national organizations like the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF) or in a licensed hospital. For a combination of these procedures, I would recommend an overnight stay at an appropriate facility where you can be appropriately monitored. Most patients prefer undergoing one anesthesia and one recovery period which is usually more cost effective, but many surgeons would prefer performing these procedures in 2 separate operations to diminish the potential for complications.

 

I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with the plastic surgeon and have a consultation to see what is safe and makes the most sense for you.

 

Robert Singer, MD  FACS

La Jolla, California

 

 

 

 

 

the answer to this question is that it depends on the complexity of the revision rhinoplasty.  that procedure is the one that could take only one hour or multiples of that.  some revisions rhinoplasties require significant time for dissecting out scar tissue, identifying damaged tissues, harvesting ear and/or rib grafting, and placing grafts precisely.  to right this off as an  hour to two hour procedure does not pay proper respect to the complex nature of some revisions.  interact with anyone who does a lot of revision and that will become evident.

 

a breast aug can take 1 hour or less and a tt can take 1.5-3 hrs depending on a number of factors.

 

so again the answer depends on what the nose needs.

 

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