Considering multiple procedures after weight loss - can they be combined and how long should I wait between surgeries? (photos)

Congratulations on your weight loss journey. Your question is very common and my preference is to combine as many procedures together in these situations as massive weight loss patients often require more than one surgery to achieve their cosmetic goals. It is important to keep the surgeries no more than 6 hours in duration and I would advise at least 2-3 months between procedures. Once you have met with a board certified plastic surgeon you can formulate a surgical plan as to which procedures you would like to start with. Good luck!

Hello Silvershade and thank you for your questions regarding multiple procedures after weight loss, whether they can be combined, and how long you should wait between surgeries. These are very common questions. Congratulations on your weight loss. Every plastic surgeon has their own different method and steps regarding reconstructive plastic surgery after massive weight loss. Most plastic surgeons who specialize in the field, concentrate first on the lower body. Stage 1 includes the extended tummy tuck or 360 circumferential lower body lift combined with the thighs.
The thigh lift/reduction procedure is usually a longitudinal vertical medial thigh lift with an incision from the groin to the knee. Postoperatively, you would be required to be monitored for two days before discharge home.
Approximately 4 to 6 weeks later, you could undergo your Stage 2 surgery. This would include your upper body, specifically your back lift, breast lift (mastopexy) with or without mesh and implants, and arm lift/reduction surgery. During Stage 2, you may wish a BBL to be included. Again, you should 4 to 6 weeks and then consider Stage 3. During Stage 3, you can have a facelift or rhytidectomy.
This is the general pattern that most patients follow. Of course, every patient is different. Most plastic surgeon do NOT advise to have the arm surgery and the thigh surgery performed at the same time. If you have all your extremities operated upon, your recovery is very difficult.
All these procedures are performed under general anesthesia and are outpatient. Thank you for your question regarding what procedures can be done together and the timing of surgeries. Good luck. Please seek a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery after massive weight loss.