Planning multiple surgeries after 50 kg weight loss. How long should I wait in between plastic surgeries?

The main risk of having a prolonged surgery is risk of blood clots. This is also dependent on many other risk factors that you may or may not have. Over 6 hours puts your body at an elevated risk for DVT or deep vein thrombosis since you are immobilized for a very long period of time. There are things that can be done during surgery to reduce those risks like sequential compression devices (SCD's) and blood thinners to reduce the risk of blood coagulating and causing a blood clot (venothromboembolism)

Dear Sensible192673,

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, more than 4 hours, to do all.
I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others


Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! You should consider waiting at least six months between procedures. Discuss your desired procedures with your surgeon to help determine the best order for your safety and optimal results. As far as safety for anesthesia time it is typically recommended that surgical time for elective plastic surgery be limited to six hours.