TrustMed Clinic : When to Combine Abdominoplasty with Other Surgeries
Why Combine Abdominoplasty with Other Surgeries?
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) improves the abdominal contour by removing excess skin and tightening muscles. However, many patients want to address multiple areas in one surgical session.
Combining surgeries allows for:
- Comprehensive aesthetic results
- One recovery period
- Lower overall cost (compared to staging surgeries separately)
At Trustmed Clinic, combination procedures are safely performed by board-certified surgeons in JCI-accredited hospitals, with tailored planning based on each patient’s anatomy and goals.
Most Common Surgeries Combined with Abdominoplasty
1. Liposuction
Why Combine?
Liposuction removes localized fat deposits from the:
- Flanks (“love handles”)
- Hips
- Thighs
- Upper abdomen
- Back or arms
Tummy tuck + liposuction delivers a more sculpted, contoured waistline than abdominoplasty alone.
Best For:
- Patients with excess skin and stubborn fat
- Those seeking a snatched waist or 360° contour
At Trustmed Clinic, VASER liposuction is often used for enhanced fat removal with less trauma.
2. Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
Why Combine?
A BBL uses fat harvested via liposuction (often done during tummy tuck surgery) and transfers it to the buttocks to:
- Add volume
- Improve shape
- Create an hourglass silhouette
Combining tummy tuck + BBL allows for full midsection transformation—removing fat from the front and flanks, and enhancing the back.
Best For:
- Healthy patients with sufficient fat for transfer
- Those looking for waist and hip proportion correction
BBL requires specialized post-op care—patients cannot sit directly on their buttocks for at least 2 weeks.
3. Breast Surgery (Augmentation, Lift, or Reduction)
Why Combine?
Breast and abdominal areas are often affected by pregnancy or weight changes, making this combination the core of a Mommy Makeover.
- Breast augmentation or lift restores volume and firmness
- Breast reduction alleviates discomfort and reshapes the chest
- Combined with a tummy tuck, it restores pre-baby proportions
Best For:
- Post-pregnancy moms
- Weight-loss patients
- Women with upper and lower body changes
4. Body Lift (Extended Tummy Tuck or Belt Lipectomy)
Why Combine?
For patients with massive weight loss, combining abdominoplasty with:
- Thigh lift
- Arm lift
- Back or buttock lift
creates a unified, proportional appearance.
These surgeries can be staged or done together, depending on the patient’s:
- Health status
- Skin condition
- Desired downtime
Trustmed surgeons assess combination safety case-by-case and may suggest performing procedures in phases for best healing.
When Is It Safe to Combine Procedures?
Combination surgery is safe when:
- You’re in good overall health
- Your BMI is within a safe range (usually under 30)
- You can commit to longer surgical and recovery time
- The procedures don’t exceed safe anesthesia limits (typically 4–6 hours)
Preoperative screening at Trustmed includes:
- Blood tests
- ECG
- Imaging (if needed)
- Comprehensive medical history review
Advantages of Combined Surgery
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Benefit |
Why It Matters |
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✅ One recovery period |
Less time off work or away from responsibilities |
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✅ Reduced total cost |
Fewer hospital and facility fees |
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✅ Balanced results |
Proportional contouring from head to toe |
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✅ Convenience for travel patients |
Ideal for international patients staying 7–10 days |
What to Expect from Recovery
Combining surgeries may:
- Increase initial discomfort or swelling
- Require longer hotel stay (10–14 days) before flying home
- Need more nutrition, hydration, and compression garment use
At Trustmed Clinic, patients benefit from:
- Nurse-assisted medical hotel recovery
- Daily post-op monitoring
- Drain care and scar management support
- 1-year follow-up and complication coverage via 4X Insurance Protection Program
Who Should NOT Combine Surgeries?
Combination surgery may not be advised if:
- You have chronic health issues (e.g., diabetes, heart disease)
- Your BMI is too high
- You’re not able to commit to proper post-op care
- You have unrealistic expectations about healing time
Your safety is always the top priority. In some cases, procedures may be staged over time instead of combined.
Trustmed Clinic’s Approach to Combination Surgery
We provide:
- Free online consultations with board-certified surgeons
- 3D simulations to visualize results
- Surgery in JCI-accredited hospitals
- Transparent, all-inclusive packages
- Multilingual coordination and 1-year follow-up
- 4X Insurance Protection Program included
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You save on hospital, anesthesia, and facility fees, and avoid paying for two separate recoveries.
Not necessarily. Discomfort may be slightly longer, but risks are managed through pre-op screening and professional aftercare.
No. You’ll need to stay 10–14 days in Turkey for recovery, drain removal, and surgeon clearance.
Yes, if you meet the health criteria. This is a typical mommy makeover combination and safely performed at Trustmed Clinic.
