My surgeon says a mommy makeover will take 8 hours. Is this safe?

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Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

Mommy makeovers combine several procedures in a single setting so they are longer cases. Board certified plastic surgeons routinely perform these procedures safely either in accredited surgical centers or hospitals with the appropriate team members (anesthesiologists/nurses/assistants, etc.) and appropriate postop/overnight monitoring.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

A Mommy Makeover typically combines procedures addressing the abdomen and breasts but can include other areas as well. The surgical time will depend on the number of procedures done and the areas addressed.  For example if there is liposuction performed on the back as well as procedures on the front, the patient will need to be turned.  This takes more time than some would think since the patient is under anesthesia.  In all a Mommy Makeover could take 8 hours in some cases.  A careful review of your health history and candidacy for the procedures is considered to determine risk.  This is one of the many reasons why an experienced board certified plastic surgeon is so important.

Thomas A. Pane, MD · Answer

It's hard to say without knowing a little more about your situation.  How many procedures are part of the mommy makeover?  If we use the standard pairing, a breast procedure and tummy tuck, that could take as little as 2-3 hours or up to 4-5 hours depending on the extent of each part of the surgery.  I scratch my head as to how one could get to 8 hours unless we are talking about additional procedures such as face/arms/thighs.  In that case, the extent of surgery presents a bit of concern and can lead to a higher chance of postoperative difficulties.  I favor limiting surgery to 6 hrs (FL rules allow up to 8) if possible.  That allows for some extra time if needed and limits the difficulty of recovery.  I have found that nearly 100% of patients can be safely discharged to home with a very low chance of issues when following these and other principles.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Depending on the type of operations that are performed in the efficiency of the surgeon a mommy makeover may take eight hours. Of and by itself this is not a contraindication but in my opinion you should spend the night in the care of a skilled nurse

Ron Soltero, MD, FACS · Answer

dear Patient:  good question!  I would advise you to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to give yourself an extra level of protection when you undergo a Mommy Makeover.  This being said, it varies with each surgeon what techniques they use and how much time they take.  In my practice I perform at least a Mommy Makeover a week, and the average time is 5 to 6 hours.  If the patient is a larger frame it might go to seven hours.  My Mommy Makeover includes TT, Breast Aug and a BBL (usually Mommy Makeovers dont include BBL) Hope this works!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, but without further details of your health and the planned procedures, it is impossible to advise. Other factors include where the surgery will be done and how you will recover.  Good Luck.

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My surgeon says a mommy makeover will take 8 hours. Is this safe?

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