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Undergoing a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), tummy tuck and breast augmentation during the same procedure can put the body under a lot of stress. While it may be enticing to complete them all simultaneously to reduce recovery time and see faster results, it may not be recommended for every patient. Combining three surgical procedures can also push the length of the surgery to over six hours which is not optimal for surgeons.Undergoing a BBL also requires you to avoid placing direct pressure on your buttocks for some time, while undergoing a tummy tuck and a breast augmentation will mean avoiding laying down on your stomach. By combining all three procedures, you will have a difficult time avoiding direct pressure on any of your surgical sites while sitting or sleeping. Because of this, it would be best to perform the BBL separately from the tummy tuck and breast augmentation. Be sure to speak with a board-certified plastic surgeon about undergoing these procedures and the concerns you have. Hope this helps.
Combination BBL, tummy tuck, and breast augmentation can certainly be done in a single stage. The challenge is finding your most comfortable recovery position that will not compromise optimal results. Tension in the tummy tuck will require flexion of your hips, but not too much, as this may add to the skin pressure over the BBL. Breast implant position may need to be supported with tape and/or bra garments to keep them symmetrical. Lying on your side, but giving the opposite side "equal time" would be my recommendation. Sitting forward on your thighs to keep pressure off the BBL is allowed, and don't expect to stand straight for the first week or two as this may put too much pressure on the TT incision line. All this wearing a compression garment will make your recovery a bit interesting.
This combination can be performed in less than six hours on healthy patients. You need to make sure that the board certified PS is an expert at all of the procedures and has great reviews and great before and after pictures. This recovery is difficult. You have a couple of options. You can sleep on your sides or place pillows underneath your thighs and lower back. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Dear remyjefferies,Some plastic surgeons may want to split this into two operations depending on the time needed. Its best to see a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine your options and whether it would take too long, greater than 4 hours, to do both.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
The answer is: it depends.These procedures can sometimes be safely combined in under about 6 hours of surgery but it depends on the patient's body frame, weight, BMI, medical issues, etc. and the degree of excess tissue on the abdomen, and whether a breast lift or implants alone are needed. The more added procedures and factors to deal with, the longer the surgery, and we usually recommend constraining surgery to around 6 hours or less to minimize certain risks of anesthesia, blood clots, etc. The other issue is it is hard to keep pressure off the buttocks and the front of the body at the same time - most surgeons like you to offload pressure from the buttocks after BBL surgery, but you can't fully do that if you are also keeping off your front to heal a tummy tuck and breast surgery. Some surgeons are not concerned about this offloading issue. If a large amount of lipo is being done, I'd suggest staging these procedures with the BBL done first, followed by a second surgery 4-6 months later for removal of the skin, tightening of the abdominal muscles, touchup of any lipo, and breast surgery. Talk to some surgeons in consultation to review your options. Make sure they are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Yes, you can definitely get a Brazilian Butt Lift, Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation in one procedure. In fact, that combined procedure is called a Mommy Makeover Deluxe. There are a few limitations, however, and not everyone is a candidate for this combination. First, it depends on the patient's size. Only 5L of fat can be removed per surgery. So the results of the Liposuction, Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift will be determined by the patient's size and expectations. Additionally, for safety reasons on the anesthesia side, surgeons will typically only do this combination if they think they can do the whole surgery in 8 hours or under. Again, this is dependent on your size and complexity of your case. Lastly, you will need to be healthy enough for surgery. Your surgeon my order some routine blood work and/or request pre-operative history/physical or clearance from your Primary Care Physician. However, if you can check off all those boxes, it is definitely a possible to do it all at once.
Thanks for your questions. Most surgeons will prefer to split it in two. If you are healthy we can combine, no that many, but at much as possible. Make sure you contact a certified surgeon.
I prefer to stage these procedures due to difficult recovery and higher complication rate. I would recommend a consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs many of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.
Hi, Thanks for posting your question. It depends on what exactly needs to be done and how long it will take. Most surgeons prefer to keep cosmetic surgery to around 6 hours or less, as a safety measure. I generally recommend combining breast and tummy surgery at the same time and that works very well during recovery. BBL is not easy to combine with breast or tummy, because of the requirement that you not sit or lay on your buttocks for long periods after BBL, and the requirement that you not lay on your tummy after breast or tummy tuck surgery. It leaves awkward side positioning that many folks find uncomfortable. For best results and safety, best to separate BBL and do this on its own.
HelloSome procedures can be combined depending on your health conditions and your surgeon's advices.I recommend you to consult a plastic surgeon and coordinate with him or her which procedures will fit your needs.RegardsDr. Israel Mañon Certified Plastic Surgeon
Thank you for asking about your BBL and breast lift.Your BMI is 38.6.Many experienced plastic surgeons in Atlanta such as myself will be willing to see you.An examination and full health history is the first step.Given your weight, your surgery needs careful planning -You are more likely to hav...
Hello and thanks for your question. As a plastic surgeon who performed all of his residency training in the United States, I also require that my patients wear their garments for a prolonged period of time. I have found that at minimum, 6 weeks of the garment worn 24/7 followed by an a...
You are experiencing a blood pressure imbalance . Maybe you are wearing your garment too tight. This causes your internal veins in the abdomen to be compressed. When you unhook your garment a sudden change in intrandomnal pressure occurs and the blood pressure drops. You may want to try to use ...