I am interested in having a breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck and some fat injected into my buttocks. I was wondering if these are too many procedures to have at once. Can all these procedures be done at once?
A: Combining breast implants and lift, tummy tuck with fat transfer to buttock
Combining procedures in plastic surgery can be done if you are in good overall health and the surgeries can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. You will first require medical clearance from your primary care physician, which will include an EKG and appropriate lab testing.
You may also need to make arrangements to stay overnight at an aftercare facility or in a hospital — this should be discussed with your plastic surgeon. The procedures should be completed in under six hours or so, as recommended by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If the surgery is likely to run longer than this, the procedures should be performed on separate days. The longer the procedure is, the more likely you are to develop a blood clot in your lower extremities, which can become a very serious medical condition.
Discuss this in detail with your board certified plastic surgeon prior to scheduling such a combination of procedures
Best wishes,
Dr. Bruno
