Combining cosmetic and general surgery procedures?

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I am scheduled to have a Laparoscopic R Adrenalectomy & R Thyroid Lobectomy, in mid October. I am in the research phase for breast augmentation (preferably endoscopic transaxillary sub-muscular silicone implants). I would like to combine my recoveries and either do them at the same time or one after the other. Is this a possibility if I find a PS that operates at that hospital (Swedish FH). What would your feelings or recommendations be if you were my surgeon?

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I am likely going to answer in the same way that most other surgeons on here will answer you. It is not wise to combine a breast augmentation surgery with other procedures such as this. The main goal of cosmetic surgery is safety and avoidance of complications and trying to combine an adrenal procedure, thyroid procedure, and a breast augmentation in the same day is a recipe for disaster. Best to get your other issues out of the way and then consider cosmetic surgery when everything else is healed.Good luck and be safe!

Manish C. Champaneria, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.I would not recommend performing these surgeries at the same time. An adrenelectomy and thyroidectomy is a large surgery, and you should recover before endeavoring to undergo breast augmentation. Although the idea of a combined surgery is great, the recovery may be intense, and if there is a complication with any of the surgeries, this might compromise your end result. Safe to separate them. Best of luck to you.

Rachel Streu, MD, FACS · Answer

I would not advise bundling your medically necessary surgical procedures with an elective BA. The risks that come along with your medically necessary procedures can adversely effect the outcome of an elective BA. Best to separate these procedures after you recover from the medically necessary procedures.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

in the same vicinity of the cosmetic procedure can be done such as ventral hernias but you are having major procedure for other issues that would prevent most prudent surgeons from trying to do an augmentation while under the same anesthetic.  Augmentation is elective surgery and its best to keep it elective when everything is perfect and you have no other issues going on with your health.  As for the transaxillary approach, make sure its endoscopic and your surgeon has a decent revision policy if it isn't right.  That approach has the highest risks for everything.

Benjamin J. Cousins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would strongly recommend NOT having your BA surgery at the same time as your adrenal and thyroid surgeries. I agree with several of the other posts on this topic on here as well. The first two surgeries are being done as they are necessary and needed. They are much more important to your overall health and take a very high priority over any cosmetic procedures. They should not be combined at one OR session. After several months of recovery and when you are in good health, then revisit options for BA surgery.Best,Benjamin J. Cousins MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonBoard Certified General Surgeon

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