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Does concomitant breast surgery add morbidity to abdominoplasty?
Russell B Stokes1, Sara Williams
1Private Practice in Santa Barbara, CA, USA. doc_stokes@yahoo.com
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|April 4, 2009
Summary
Combining abdominoplasty with breast surgery is safe. This study found no significant difference in complication rates for patients undergoing combined procedures versus abdominoplasty alone.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Pregnancy frequently causes both abdominal and breast aesthetic concerns.
- Combining abdominoplasty and breast surgery is increasingly considered.
- Limited data exists on the safety of combined abdominoplasty and breast surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare complication rates of abdominoplasty alone versus abdominoplasty with concurrent breast surgery.
- To identify factors influencing morbidity in combined procedures.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 92 outpatient cases.
- Comparison of morbidity between abdominoplasty-only and abdominoplasty with breast surgery groups.
- Evaluation of operative time, BMI, lipoaspirate volume, and age as potential factors.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference in morbidity between the two groups.
- Zero deaths or hospital admissions in either group.
- Combined procedures demonstrated comparable safety profiles.
Conclusions:
- Abdominoplasty and breast surgery can be safely combined.
- This study supports the safety of combined aesthetic procedures.
- Further evidence suggests combined surgery is a viable option.
