Simultaneous Mommy Makeover & Hysterectomy

Once a woman makes a decision to undergo a hysterectomy, it often represents the beginning of a new phase in her life. Many of these women hope to reverse the changes associated with pregnancy by undergoing a mommy makeover at the time of their hysterectomy. The mommy makeover often includes cosmetic breast surgery, abdominoplasty, and liposuction with a hysterectomy.

When a hysterectomy is added to a mommy makeover, it adds significantly to the operating room time. This usually results in the procedure being done on an inpatient basis, as opposed to an outpatient basis. It’s important to have good communication between the plastic surgeon and gynecologist so that the procedure is well-choreographed to minimize operating room time.

The best results occur when the hysterectomy is performed before or during the mommy makeover. There is no advantage to performing the hysterectomy after the mommy makeover.

When the enlarged uterus is removed at the time of the abdominoplasty, it facilitates flattening of the abdomen. This occurs because there are less intra-abdominal contents and this allows further tightening of the abdominal wall.

This type of combination has an increased potential for complications. For this reason, patients should undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation before proceeding with surgery.  

Make sure your plastic surgeon and gynecologist have good communication and have coordinated their surgical plans. With this type of coordination, cosmetic results can be excellent.