Why the Mommy Makeover Is Not a Social Trend

Combining multiple cosmetic procedures can be appealing from a patient perspective, due to potential time cost savings. Dr. Keen’s surgical pricing is based on time, so combing surgeries does not affect pricing. Furthermore, combining procedures is not always the safest choice. Each additional operation places more demand on the body and can dilute the immune response and healing capacity. That said, in healthy patients and with a surgeon who carefully controls bleeding, temperature, and tissue trauma, more than one procedure can be performed safely.

Key safety measures and patient risk factors need to be managed well. If a patient becomes cold during surgery because they are not kept warm, or the operating room temperature is too low, the risk of complications rises. Likewise, proper blood clot prevention is essential. Patients should have compression boots and appropriate medication to reduce their clot risk. Bleeding and fluid loss must also be carefully controlled throughout the procedure. Possibly the most important risk factor concerns the pre-existing health of the patient. Any and all health issues from anemia to psychological social stress can affect the outcome. A healthy stable weight, cardiovascular fitness, freedom from adverse substance use, lack of chronic illness, and great social support are key issues.

The procedure that requires the most caution when considering combinations is the abdominoplasty. While all surgeries carry some risk of blood clots, the statistical risk is higher with an abdominoplasty. This means that combining additional procedures with a tummy tuck must be evaluated carefully based on the patient’s individual risk factors and the total time the surgery would require.

There is no one size fits all rule. For the right patient, with the right surgeon and meticulous safety protocols, combining procedures can be done responsibly. The key is thoughtful decision making that puts safety first.