Grouping more surgeries together can be a good idea – to a point – after which the risk of complications such as blood clots, bleeding complications, infections or pneumonia increases dramatically.
Length of surgery
The longer the procedure the more likely there can be complications. Most cosmetic plastic surgeons do more surgeries at once as long as it takes them less then 4 hours. Surgeons also differ in ability and time it takes to do the same procedure. When I consulted pictures of my client requesting tummy tuck and breast uplift after a big weight loss one surgeon estimated it will take 4 hours, the second was able to do both in 3 hours.
Patient’s Age and Health Condition
Combination of surgeries is common as long as the patient is in good health. If you are over 50 years old, smoker with a high blood pressure, you are not an ideal candidate for grouping more surgeries together.
Length of Your Stay in Prague
After more extensive surgery it is important to keep follow up visits to make sure everything is healing well, and there is no infections. You should stay in Prague at least 10-14 days after a mommy makeover and other more extensive surgeries. The longer you stay after surgery the more likely everything will be ok and you will satisfied.
Flying After an Extensive Surgery
After surgery, the body’s clotting mechanism goes into overdrive. It’s a protective mechanism. Therefore the risk of developing blood clots is higher.
If you are healthy, haven’t any close relative who has had a deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism and you do not have any blood clotting disorders, flying 14 days after for instance mommy makeover surgery would be safe for you. Some people at particularly high risk may be advised to have a heparin injection before a flight.
You should drink enough water and no coffee to avoid dehydration before and during the flight. You should avoid long periods of immobility. You shouldn’t smoke.
The Most Common Combinations of Surgeries
- Facelift with upper and lower eyelid surgery
- Tummy tuck together with breast lift or breast augmentation (so called mommy makeover)
- Liposuction with breast augmentation
If you need more information please contact our cosmetic surgery consultant.