Can a tummy tuck and vaginoplasty be done close to the same time?

Question

I went to a eurogyno about a prolapse issue now need a partial hysterectomy and repair of my wall and a sling. She is saying a ten week recovery. I was checking into having a vaginiplasty She said I will be tighter because of the procedures I am having done but is this the same thing? I have been wanting a tummy tuck and have read about others who do this within a couple days. Would this be a possibility? I am very healthy otherwise. Would love to be able to combine the recovery periods.

John Mancoll, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The short answer is yes. The issues are in the details about what type of procedures are needed to address the issues that you are experiencing. After a through visit and exam the treatment options will be outline and that that point it can be determined if doing the two procedures together or separate is appropriate. John S Mancoll,MD

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  I recommend separating the tummy tuck by three months in order to maximize your safety.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

T have a hysterectomy, vaginoplasty and tummy tuck all at conce seems like to much surgery, healing and recovery all in one focused area to have at once. Dont rush elective procedures and cut corners. best luck. Dr. S

Brian A. Pinsky, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Procedures can often be combines to benefit the patient from reduced anesthesia time and other issues.  An abdominoplasty can be easily combined with any abdominal surgery procedure such as a hysterectomy or hernia repair.  You surgeon is the best person to determine if this is a safe and advisable option.  In terms of the vaginoplasty, I would defer to your GYN's expertise.  A labiaplasty, which is an operation to reduce the size of the labia, can most likely be performed concurrently but would not tighten the vaginal canal.  Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is possible to coordinate the two procedures. You would need to ask your plastic surgeon and gynecologist coordinate this for you.

Praful Ramineni, MD · Answer

Although the procedures could be combined (with an overnight hospital stay), I would recommend staging them due to the fact that the partial hysterectomy and vaginoplasty are "clean-contaminated" operations and combining them with a clean operation like an abdominoplasty would put you at higher risk for complications including infection.

Morad Tavallali, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Yes! normally we perform the tummy tuck first and do the vaginoplasty under local in the office within the first week so your recovery time is minimized.

Can a tummy tuck and vaginoplasty be done close to the same time?

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