A tummy tuck can provide transformative results on its own, but the outcome of your aesthetic surgery can often be much more powerful, comprehensive, and harmonious when combined with complementary breast and body procedures. A multi-option treatment plan offers many benefits that aren’t typically applicable with a standalone surgery, such as the ability to address more than one concern with one recovery period, operation, anesthesia fee, etc. Simply put, patients who want to treat multiple areas can save time, money, and convenience by combining surgical procedures.
Although each person receives a custom-tailored treatment plan based on their needs and overall goals, common treatment options frequently combined with abdominoplasty include:
- Tummy Tuck Plus Liposuction: Adding liposuction removes stubborn fat from the hips, flanks (“love handles”), abdomen, waist, or thighs while tightening the abdomen for a sleeker waistline.
- Tummy Tuck Plus Breast Surgery (Breast Lift or Breast Implants): Commonly part of a Mommy Makeover, a breast lift and/or breast augmentation restores both the breasts and abdomen after pregnancy or weight changes.
- Tummy Tuck Plus Lower Body Lift: For patients who have experienced major weight loss, a body lift helps remove excess skin and tighten the entire lower torso, buttocks, and thighs.
- Tummy Tuck Plus Arm Lift Surgery: An arm lift enhances both the upper and lower body contours by addressing excess skin on the arms and abdomen in a single surgical plan.
For more extensive procedures and depending on patients’ needs, it may not be possible to perform all treatments in one stage — Dr. Bottger will discuss what you should expect after gaining insight into what you hope to accomplish. In many cases, a combination treatment plan like a Mommy Makeover can give patients:
- One recovery period instead of multiple
- Balanced body proportions and a smoother silhouette
- A more cost-effective approach (anesthesia and facility fees are combined)
- More comprehensive and satisfying results
Dr. Bottger would be happy to speak with you about your goals, listen closely to your concerns, and develop an optimal combination treatment plan to give you the results you desire. Contact Dr. Bottger today for a private consultation or to learn more about our face, breast, and body contouring services.