Wondering if I can combine donating my liver with a tummy tuck? Makes sense recovery wise since I would already have tubes in my abdomen… just not sure if a medical professional would approve.
February 15, 2024
Answer: Would not recommend. You are correct from a recovery standpoint, however, I would advise against for a couple of reasons. The process of donating a portion of your liver is noble and generous but not without innate risk. On the chance you have a post operative complication and the surgeon needs to re-enter the surgical field any aesthetic consideration is immediately sacrificed, as it should be in a life-threatening scenario. Lastly, the incisions usually used for a partial liver resection are not compatible with standard abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) incisions, especially done at the same time. There are many different options for abdominal rejuvenation but I would definitely pursue them at a separate time!
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February 15, 2024
Answer: Would not recommend. You are correct from a recovery standpoint, however, I would advise against for a couple of reasons. The process of donating a portion of your liver is noble and generous but not without innate risk. On the chance you have a post operative complication and the surgeon needs to re-enter the surgical field any aesthetic consideration is immediately sacrificed, as it should be in a life-threatening scenario. Lastly, the incisions usually used for a partial liver resection are not compatible with standard abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) incisions, especially done at the same time. There are many different options for abdominal rejuvenation but I would definitely pursue them at a separate time!
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