Can I Get Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift Together? If Not,How Soon do Tummy Tuck After a Breast Lift?

We often encounter this situation with what we call the "mom makeover body" - simultaneous abdominal and breast reconstructive surgery. These two procedures can work well together to return a woman to her pre-pregnancy body, giving a firmer midsection and restoring a youthful appearance to the breasts.

Can a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift be Done at the Same Time?

Yes, some surgeons think it is possible to perform the two  procedures at the same time on you. It provides you with the possibility of total rejuvenation of the breasts and abdomen area.

1. You can spend less time under anesthesia.

One of the benefits of having both tummy tuck and breast lift procedures performed at the same time is that it reduces the amount of time under anesthesia.

Although they are different surgeries, surgeons can perform them in the same "session" - meaning that you will only need to undergo pre-surgical preparation and anesthesia once.

While surgeons do our best to ensure that the anesthesia process is as smooth and safe as possible, the reality is that there are always some slight risks associated with the anesthesia process. And it will always take some time for you to recover. We recommend that you keep your anesthesia as short as possible.

2. You can spend less time in recovery.

Having only one surgery means only one recovery period.

Whether you're having an abdominoplasty or in a breast lift, it takes a few days to recover. And it can take weeks to get back to 100 percent. In general, it takes about six weeks to recover from breast augmentation and about four weeks to recover from a tummy tuck. Having both procedures at the same time streamlines your recovery and saves you about two weeks.

If you can have one short recovery rather than multiple recoveries, that is obviously a better option.

But there are some surgeons who don't recommend to get a tummy tuck and breast lift at the same time.

The reasons for the objection are as follows:

1. The total time in the operating room was long.

The incisions for both surgeries are very long and it takes a long time to close the incisions in layers of meticulous stitching to leave the best possible scars.

2. The tummy tuck pulls the skin downward, and this pulls on the breast lift scars. It is important to minimize pulling and tension on the incision, which can stretch out the scar.

3. After tummy tuck, patients cannot use their abdominal muscles and must use their arms to pull themselves out of bed, out of a car, etc. However, after breast surgery, clients cannot pull or lift with their arms for two weeks.

How Soon After a Breast Lift can I Have a Tummy Tuck?

It is usually necessary to wait at least 6 weeks. This is the average time it takes most people to fully recover from abdominoplasty surgery.

In addition, most surgeons require their clients to wear an abdominal band for 4-6 weeks. If the tummy tuck is performed at the same time as other surgeries, such as liposuction, then it is best to wait more than 3 months.