Combining multiple procedures in cosmetic surgery patients is frequently desirable as patients can address several areas of concern during one operation and limit the amount of “down time” and get back to their normal routine and work much quicker than doing separate procedure.
I frequently combine different procedure and this can be done in a safe manner. In fact, I published an article several years ago in Aesthetic Surgery Journal on combining abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery procedure) with other types of surgery. This article can be referenced by checking the journal’s website at – search for Sean Simon A frank discussion with your plastic surgeon should provide you with the information you need regarding what procedures can be combined safely and practically to give you the best result possible.
This surgeon should also be someone who frequently performs combined procedures and can do so in a reasonable amount of time to maximize the safety factor while still delivering outstanding results. (Sean A. Simon, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
Multiple cosmetic procedures at the same time are reasonable within reason
It sounds like the amount of liposuction you are considering together with a Brazilian Butt Lift is reasonable. If it is anticipated that there will be over 5000 cc of suction than it should be done in the hospital. The surgery should also be completed in less then 5-6 hours. You should also wait to have a tummy tuck surgery procedure until you have had your children or are sure you will not be having any. At 25 it is hard to make such a judgement. (Carl W. Rick Lentz III, MD, Orlando Plastic Surgeon)
Your choice of multiple procedures seem reasonable but why a tummy tuck?
This sounds like a reasonable combination because a Brazillian Butt Liff often requires harvesting from multiple donor sites to obtain sufficient fat. I am confused about your request for a tummy tuck surgery procedur. This is extremely unusual in a normal healthy nulliparous 25 year old. Unless you have gained/lost alot of weight or have excessive skin laxity, I would seek the advice of a plastic surgeon regarding the wisdom of proceeding with a tummy tuck surgery procedur (Otto Joseph Placik, MD, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)
it is possible to have multiple procedures in a healthy person
Based on your height and weight, these procedures are possible. I would not do a tummy tuck surgery procedur with a Brazilian buttock augmentation. The reason is the postoperative positioning. With fat grafts to the buttocks, you will not be able to sit or lie on it for the first 10-12 days.
This would require you to stand and sleep on your stomach. With an abdominoplasty you will be bent forward for a few days and it would be very unpleasant to lie on you abdomen. I personally like to do the buttock augmentation first and in about six months do the tummy tuck if needed. I would discourage you from having a tummy tuck if you consider having children in the future. (George Marosan, MD, Bellevue Plastic Surgeon)
There is no exact formula for determine the maximum number of procedures. Your surgeon should gauge the accumulated risks to all the procedures. This is especially true for liposuction where the risks increase with the total volume removed but also, perhaps more importantly, with the total surface area of the body that is traumatized. When you mention liposuction “all over” mulitple areas, it suggests that you are perhaps not an ideal candidate for the procedure. Liposuction is best for localized fat and certainly not for weight reduction.
Someone who is chunky all over or moderately obese all over risks poor results and complications from over-suctioning. The more you can limit the areas needing contouring, the better candidate you are for liposuction. Proceed carefully. (Robin T.W. Yuan, MD, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)