I've decided to have a full Tummy tuck,breast lift,breast augmentation with lipo of the flanks. My plastic surgeon seems to be ok with doing all the procedures at once and said it will be an eight hour surgery. Although I want to get everything out of the way I'm now feeling very scared knowing I will be under anesthesia for so long. Wanted to get other opinions on weather or not doing all this procedures at once may or may not be a good idea?
February 10, 2015
Answer: Surgery length and safety I personally do not like surgeries that take more than about 5 hours. But if your surgeon is comfortable with 8 hours of surgery and is board certified and is operating in an accredited facility with excellent anesthesia help, it could be safe. The liposuction would be the biggest issue if you were my patient. There is a big difference between some touch up lipo of the flanks with a tummy tuck and 4 liters of liposuction. Splitting surgeries up is always a safe decision in my opinion.
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February 10, 2015
Answer: Surgery length and safety I personally do not like surgeries that take more than about 5 hours. But if your surgeon is comfortable with 8 hours of surgery and is board certified and is operating in an accredited facility with excellent anesthesia help, it could be safe. The liposuction would be the biggest issue if you were my patient. There is a big difference between some touch up lipo of the flanks with a tummy tuck and 4 liters of liposuction. Splitting surgeries up is always a safe decision in my opinion.
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February 10, 2015
Answer: Combination surgery This is definitely a lot of surgery. I would say that the tummy tuck breast lift should be more like 4 to 5 hours. Adding the implants and liposuction probably does dot increase the time that much. It is the combination of surgeries and the number of areas that may be more concerning than just the time alone. If the surgeon thinks it is acceptable based on your health, that is the best indicator.
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February 10, 2015
Answer: Combination surgery This is definitely a lot of surgery. I would say that the tummy tuck breast lift should be more like 4 to 5 hours. Adding the implants and liposuction probably does dot increase the time that much. It is the combination of surgeries and the number of areas that may be more concerning than just the time alone. If the surgeon thinks it is acceptable based on your health, that is the best indicator.
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