Is it possible to have a breast reduction and hernia repair at the same time?

Yes, it is OK to have a breast reduction and hernia surgery.    I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Dear VCblondie,yes, you can have both surgeries done at the same time. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. You will get the best recommendations after a thorough examination.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

if you can coordinate the surgeons needed to do this for you.  You will have to get participating providers who work with your insurance company and the surgeon's will have to be willing to work with each other and clearly delineate who is responsible for what when you are recovering so you call the appropriate surgeon if you have any concerns post-op.

Thanks for your question- the answer is certainly yes, that you can have both surgeries at the same time.  With a history of general surgery, my bigger question is why has your previous hernia repair broken down?  Your breast reduction is likely very straight forward, as most reductions are uncomplicated and this is a relatively easy procedure.  Your recurrent incisional hernia, while likely very correctable, should be evaluated by someone comfortable with the anatomy and natural progression of  this process so another recurrence does not occur.  Please see a Board Certified plastic surgeon who is fully trained in general surgery as well to ensure a more comprehensive evaluation and solution to both issues.Best of luck!Dr. L

Yes, assuming you are in good health and good candidate for both procedures (safety of combination surgery is best individualized and evaluated during in-person consultation),  should be able to undergo both  procedures.   You will need to find a board-certified plastic surgeon who feels comfortable performing both procedures or seek the care of a plastic surgeon for the breast reduction and a general surgeon for the repair of the recurrent hernia.

 Best wishes.

Yes it is possible to fix both at the same time.     I perform these all the time. Best to go to a Board Certified  Plastic SurgeonGood Luck!

Good morning. Yes, you can absolutely have both surgeries done at the same time. First step is to have a consult with a surgeon, a general surgeon and/or a plastic surgeon. They may require some testing to look at the hernia. Your primary care physician can refer you to one if needed. Some plastic surgeons were also trained to do general surgery, finding a surgeon to do both could be easier planning. Or sometimes they will schedule 2 surgeons to come in and do their part. Hope this help!!

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Yes, it is possible to combine a breast reduction and hernia repair.  You will need to find a surgeon (or surgeons) who are comfortable with this combination of procedures. It is essential that you have an in-person consultation to develop a treatment plan that specifically addresses your personal surgical goals, and your body’s anatomy. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help refine this plan. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. If you have any questions, call our office for assistance. Good luck!
Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Texas “Top Doc”