While pregnancy and motherhood are incredible experiences, the changes they leave behind may be less welcome. For many women, drooping breasts, weakened core muscles, and sagging skin are harder to address through diet and exercise alone. Fortunately, you can regain your pre-pregnancy physique with these customizable procedures.

For example, breast reduction and tummy tuck are a powerhouse combination that can restore your confidence and give you the shape of your dreams. These complementary procedures can create harmonious curves when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Anu Bajaj. This guide will explain how these surgeries work in synergy, what to expect, and how to decide if they make sense for you.

What Are the Benefits of Combining Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck?

Pairing body contouring procedures like breast reduction and tummy tuck offers various many advantages.

Comprehensive outcome: Simultaneously addressing two post-pregnancy problem areas delivers balanced results.
Save time and money: Having two surgeries at once significantly reduces your surgical, anesthesia, and facility fees. Additionally, you’ll only have one recovery period, allowing you to

return to work and daily activities sooner.

Customized surgical plan: Bajaj will work closely with you to create a tailored treatment strategy for your unique goals and concerns.

How Do These Procedures Complement Each Other?

The hormonal and weight fluctuations caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding can enlarge your breasts by several cup sizes. The milk-producing structures will shrink when you stop nursing your baby, which may leave your breasts looking deflated. Dr. Bajaj’s breast reduction technique will elevate and reshape your breasts, making them more proportional to your frame and alleviating the chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain that can result from having overly large breasts.

A tummy tuck is the ideal procedure for many post-pregnancy women. Pregnancy often causes a condition called diastasis recti, or separated abdominal muscles. No amount of crunches or planks can reverse this problem, but surgery can. With a tummy tuck, Dr. Bajaj will repair your abdominal wall, remove excess fat and skin, and restore your physical and emotional well-being.

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Body Contouring?

The best candidates for breast reduction and tummy tuck are in good physical and mental health, with no underlying conditions that may increase your risk of complications from anesthesia or surgery. We suggest reaching your target body weight and maintaining it for at least six months before pursuing surgery to maximize your results and minimize potential adverse side effects.

Future pregnancies can reverse the results of your breast reduction and tummy tuck, so you should also complete your family before undergoing these procedures. While plastic surgery does not affect your ability to get pregnant and carry a baby to term, you may require revision surgery if you have additional children after undergoing your tummy tuck and breast reduction.

Tobacco and nicotine can significantly impair healing. Dr. Bajaj requires that her patients be non-smokers or willing to quit smoking for six weeks before and after.

What Should You Expect During the Combined Surgery?

To minimize risks, Dr. Bajaj does not perform combination surgeries that last longer than five to six hours. A breast reduction takes twohours, while abdominoplasty requires between two to four hours, depending on the extent of your procedural plan.

You will be under general anesthesia, which will put you to sleep and ensure a painless experience. During and after surgery, Dr. Bajaj and her team will monitor your vital signs. You can go home once you wake up from the anesthesia and are medically stable. You will still be groggy, so please have a responsible adult drive you and stay with you for at least the first 24 hours of your recovery.

How Does Combining These Procedures Affect Recovery Time?

Recovery from a combined breast reduction and tummy tuck generally takes two to three weeks, with patients able to resume light daily activities within the first week. You can expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort, especially during the first couple of days, but these side effects should continue to improve in the first week. Follow Dr. Bajaj’s post-operative care instructions and attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to minimize complications and optimize healing.

Your tummy tuck incision site will have surgical dressings and a compression garment to reduce swelling, and you will have a specially fitted post-surgical bra to wear while recovering from a breast reduction. Please wear these as directed.

Your breast reduction and tummy tuck combination results will become increasingly apparent as your swelling continues to subside and your body adjusts to its new contours. While everyone’s experiences differ, most patients report significant improvements in self-esteem and satisfaction following their recovery.

What Are the Cost Advantages of Combining Surgeries?

Undergoing a tummy tuck and breast reduction together is more affordable than getting two separate surgeries. You will save money on anesthesia fees, prescription medications, time off work for recovery, and surgeon’s charges. Patients who choose this dual approach appreciate enhanced results and significant financial savings.

Schedule Your Breast Reduction and Tummy Tuck Consultation With Dr. Bajaj

Combining a breast reduction and tummy tuck procedure can provide comprehensive, personalized, and transformative results for women who desire their pre-pregnancy body confidence. Understanding the various factors contributing to a combination of procedures is vital to maximizing your experience and surgical results.

Schedule your consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bajaj today to receive a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.

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