If you’re wondering whether or not it’s possible to get a breast lift and breast augmentation at the same time, we have good news: it is!
You may have seen advertisements for “mommy makeovers” or other operations that promise to rejuvenate your entire body in one go. While these can be effective, they are also expensive, and some of them require multiple procedures over time. The good news is that you can get both a breast lift and augmentation at once with our [company name] procedure. This means you’ll be able to skip all those extra trips to the operating room and save hundreds of dollars!
You might also be wondering how this works. Well, as long as you get a consultation with our surgeons before scheduling your procedure (which you can do by filling out this form), they will be able to give you all of the details about what exactly is involved in getting both procedures done at once.
In this article, we will discuss arm lift and breast augmentation cost, tummy tuck and arm lift recovery.
Arm Lift and Breast Augmentation at The Same Time
Is it possible to combine multiple plastic surgery procedures?
Valley Plastic Surgery surgeons
Any surgical procedure is a serious undertaking but the thought of combining multiple plastic surgery procedures into one operation may seem dauting to some patients.
Yet, under the supervision of an experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon, it can actually be a safe approach with several benefits.
However, it’s important to remember that a Specialist Plastic Surgeon will advise you on the safest and most effective way to proceed with your cosmetic surgery journey. If they do not feel it’s in your best interests to combine certain surgeries, then this is information that is best regarded seriously.
WHY WOULD SOMEONE CONSIDER COMBINING PROCEDURES?
“A patient may be interested in combining plastic surgery procedures so as they can address several areas of the face or body at once,” explains Dr Raymond Goh. “Addressing several areas at once can be preferred by patients who would like to limit their recovery down time or are looking at several procedures as part of a greater transformation.”
“The first step in determining whether this approach is suitable is to consult with a Specialists Plastic Surgeon,” says Dr Goh. “That way we can evaluate your situation, explain the benefits and risks and recommend whether what you are looking to do can be achieved safely.”
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE BENEFITS OF COMBINING PROCEDURES?
Combining some procedures may save time:
Having more than one cosmetic procedure in a single operation might save you time, depending on which surgeries are combined. Instead of booking separate procedures, consultations and recoveries, you can streamline the process and spend less time in the operating room and our office.

A combination of procedures may mean only a single recovery period:
After a plastic surgery procedure, you must plan to spend at least one to two weeks recuperating. You will need to take time off from work, and have arrangements in place for your family responsibilities, such as childcare. By combining procedures, you can make it easier on yourself by only having to plan for one period of recovery.
You may be able to achieve your desired results faster.
Combining procedures into one operation can help you achieve your desired results more quickly if the surgeries that are combined do not work against each other. Instead of spacing out procedures into separate operations and having to recover in between each surgery — usually three months between procedures — you can complete your transformation quickly.

There could potentially be some cost savings:
Combining procedures may result in some costs savings, depending on which surgeries are combined. Undertaking more than one procedure at a time may save you a hospital admission and the costs associated.
WHAT PROCEDURES ARE COMMONLY COMBINED?
Although there can be benefits to combining plastic surgery procedures, not every procedure can or should be performed during the same operation explains Dr Matthew Peters.
“A good rule of thumb for combining procedures is that they should be in the same area of the body,” says Dr Peters. “For example, while it may be safe to perform a breast lift and reduction together, it is less safe to also treat the buttocks and abdomen during the same operation.”
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE OFTEN COMBINED:
Breast surgery (ie breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift) and abdominoplasty – Some women are unhappy with their bodies post-partum and may choose to recapture their pre-baby body by combining a tummy tuck with breast surgery to address changes brought about by childbearing.
Facelift with an upper eyelid reduction – A facelift with blepharoplasty (upper eyelid reduction) can minimise signs of ageing in the eye area as well as improve the appearance of the face.
Arm or medial thigh reductions with belt lipectomy – A belt lipectomy or circumferential lipectomy can be combined with either a Brachioplasty or medial thigh reduction. This is a common combination amongst patients following massive weight loss.
What to Expect for Your Tummy Tuck, Breasts and Arm Lifts
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Dr. Eric Mariotti, a board-certified plastic surgeon serving Walnut Creek, CA, explains how tummy tuck, breast enhancement and arm lift can be an important form of closure for patients who have already put in considerable work on their weight loss journeys.
Your journey started quite some time ago, so how does it end? Seemingly forever ago, you were carrying a lot of excess weight. Perhaps you have lost 80lbs, 100lbs, or even more! Through bariatric surgery, or diet and exercise, you were able to lose most or all of the extra weight that you had been carrying around for so long.
Before the weight loss, all you could think about is losing the weight and becoming healthy. Now you have achieved that goal, but are surprised at what that much weight loss has left behind. No one might have talked to you about what your skin may look like after losing half your body weight and now you are now considering plastic surgery to complete your journey. However, this time you want to go into this next chapter much more informed on what can be expected in the short-term and the long-term.
Restoring Your Body’s Natural Figure With Plastic Surgery
For patients who have undergone dramatic weight loss, exercise and diet may not eliminate sagging skin and excess fat. For some, just losing the weight is enough, but for others, restoring the body’s natural figure signifies the end of all the hard work. Doing so may entail the services of a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the most common surgeries following such weight loss include tummy tucks, breast lifts, upper arm reduction, thigh lifts and lower body lifts, in that order. You may wonder what it is like to have such a procedure, but the unknowns have held you back. Does it hurt? How long is the surgery? Will I have drains? How long is the recovery?
In today’s digital age, it is easy for any patient to begin their research online. There are surgeon’s websites, plastic surgery society websites, forums, blogs and of course, online review sites such as Yelp and ObesityHelp.com. All of these can be utilized, but none take the place of a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Each plastic surgeon may have slightly different answers to these questions, but I hope to shed a little light on each of them.
What to Expect for Your Plastic Surgery Procedures
Tummy Tuck: This surgery can be performed at a hospital or a surgery center and can be done in conjunction with an overnight stay at the facility or as an outpatient procedure, depending on the physician.
This is the most common surgery after massive weight loss (MWL), with over 21,000 performed in 2015.
The abdominal muscles are tightened and the excess skin is removed. It is most commonly associated with one or two drains, which remove swelling fluid from under the skin. These drains remain until the fluid decreases to a point where it is safe to remove. Other surgeons, myself included, may use a no-drain technique, where multiple sutures are used to close the space under the skin, thereby not allowing fluid a chance to collect.
Many surgeons, like myself, choose to inject Novocain to reduce or eliminate the pain after the surgery. I tell my patients that a tummy tuck feels similar to a C-section for most women, although some will say it is easier, while some will say it is harder. Recovery depends on what activity a patient calls “recovered.” I insist that patients walk around the house the next day and tell them to anticipate being able to drive at 10 to 12 days, return to work in 2 to 3 weeks, light exercise at 3 weeks, moderate exercise at 6 weeks and 10 to 12 weeks before vigorous exercise is tolerated.
Breast Lift: As the second most common procedure after MWL, we see many women who feel as though their breasts have deflated and headed south. A breast lift is still one of my favorite surgeries. The surgery is straightforward, the results are amazing and the complication rate is very low. This surgery is done as an outpatient procedure and many of my patients say that it feels tight more than it hurts.
Again, this is a surgery where some surgeons use drains, while others don’t. I find myself using them in about 1 out of every 10 patients depending on the specific case. If done alone, I tell my patients that the recovery to do most normal, easy activities is 12 to 14 days.
The main thing I try to get across to my patients with this surgery, along with others, is that the results continue to evolve over many weeks and the final results may not be until several months have passed.
This surgery can be combined with implants, as well. I have done many implant and breast lift combinations, but I tell women that because of poor skin elasticity after MWL, the rate for revision is certainly higher if the weight of an implant is introduced.
Brachioplasty Arm Lift Before and After
Arm Lift: As the third most common surgery after MWL, I see a lot of women (or men) that try and try, but are unable to get rid of the excess skin on the arms after that much weight loss. This surgery, if done by itself, is usually a shorter surgery, perhaps 1.5 to 2 hours — and done on an outpatient basis, as well.
I tell my patients that it will feel quite tight and there will perhaps be a little bit of stinging near the armpits. Most surgeons will either wrap the arms with gauze or fit the patient with a compression sleeve to minimize the swelling and only a few surgeons use drains for this type of surgery.
Arm reduction surgery can easily be combined with other body contouring surgeries. I find that the procedures for breast lifts and arms reduction go together quite well. In many women who have lost such a significant amount of weight, I connect the arm incision to the breast incision, allowing me to remove the excess skin of the chest wall (sometimes referred to as the “bra fat”).
The main thing is to first choose your surgeon based on experience, skill and trust.
These 3 surgeries, as well as many other plastic surgery cases, performed on patients who have lost a lot of weight all entail real surgery, with real recoveries.
It may seem easy to go to Google or RealSelf for advice or research on postoperative care or expectations. After you have carefully chosen your surgeon, though, it is important to maintain that trust and follow his or her instructions as prescribed, and avoid looking for advice online or from someone other than your surgeon. Doing so will give the best chance of achieving the outcome you and your surgeon had in mind.
Four Plastic Surgery Procedures That Pair With Breast Augmentation
If you’re like one of the millions of women who are considering getting breast implants this year, you may have also thought about improving another area of your body while you’re at it. Combining cosmetic procedures can often enhance your overall results and may potentially cut down on expensive surgical fees and lengthy recovery times. The highly experienced and talented board-certified plastic surgeons at Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery are proud to offer a long list of exciting treatments and procedures that can be combined with breast augmentation for patients in the Long Island, NY area hoping to maximize their outcome and truly transform their body.
Can I have a breast lift at the same time as breast augmentation?
Absolutely! In fact, the breast lift is one of the procedures that is most often paired with breast augmentation, and the results can be stunning. In addition to increasing breast volume, patients who undergo breast augmentation with a lift are also able to restore their breasts to a more youthful, perky position.
What other procedures can be combined with breast augmentation?
The list of cosmetic procedures that can be performed at the same time as breast augmentation is seemingly endless, so it is important for patients to schedule a consultation at Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery in order to better understand all of the possibilities and determine which procedure(s) may be most appropriate for their particular case. During this appointment, Dr. James N. Romanelli or Dr. John Layliev will discuss your areas of concern, explain your various options in detail, and answer all of your questions at length before recommending a customized surgical plan that will help you best achieve your goals.
The specific procedures that are combined with breast augmentation will vary from case to case and depend on a patient’s complaints, concerns, and desired overall results. Four cosmetic surgeries that are most often paired with breast augmentation – other than breast lift – include:
1. Tummy tuck: This extensive surgery involves removing excess skin, fat, and tissue, as well as tightening the underlying abdominal muscles, in order to achieve a flatter, smoother, more taut midsection. The tummy tuck, formally known as abdominoplasty, is especially beneficial for patients who have had children or experienced a significant amount of weight loss that resulted in loose skin and/or diastasis recti.
2. Arm lift: Brachioplasty, or arm lift, is another skin removal surgery that is often performed in conjunction with breast augmentation and other procedures. During an arm lift, the surgeon will excise loose, hanging skin from a patient’s arms in order to give them a more natural, practical, beautiful contour. Similar to the tummy tuck and thigh lift, an arm lift is particularly useful for after weight loss patients who struggle with excess skin.
3. Liposuction: A large number of people develop stubborn pockets of fat at some point in their lifetime, often due to pregnancy and childbirth, the aging process, or simply genetics. This can be an extremely frustrating problem, as these areas of fat don’t respond in the same way or at the same rate as the rest of the body, regardless of diet and exercise efforts. Liposuction is a highly effective solution for permanently removing small to moderate deposits of fat cells in the abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks, and even the face and neck.
4. Brazilian butt lift: Thanks to celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, more and more women in Long Island, NY are looking to enhance the size and shape of their rear end. The Brazilian butt lift, or BBL, is a fantastic solution that uses a patient’s own fat from another area of the body to augment and sculpt the buttocks.
In addition to combining these procedures with breast augmentation, they can also be performed in conjunction with a breast reduction for women looking to downsize their overly large or heavy breasts.
Which procedures are included in a mommy makeover?
For women looking to combine multiple procedures into a more extensive surgery that can address several concerns at once, the extremely popular mommy makeover is a fabulous option. Rather than being a defined procedure, the mommy makeover is actually a customized surgical plan that is tailored to each individual patient. After weight loss patients may include various skin removal treatments in their mommy makeover, while women who have concerns associated with childbirth and breastfeeding may opt for breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck as the major components of their mommy makeover.
How can I find the best breast augmentation surgeon?
As with any procedure, choosing a qualified, certified, and experienced surgeon to perform your breast augmentation is essential. This becomes even more important when considering a combined procedure, such as a mommy makeover, because the surgeon needs to be exceptional in the various techniques required of the surgery. Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. James N. Romanelli and Dr. John Layliev are proud to have helped thousands of women successfully transform their bodies and change their lives through breast augmentation, mommy makeovers, and other exciting treatments.
Call Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery, in Huntington, NY, today to schedule your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Romanelli or Dr. Layliev, and discover how the body of your dreams can finally become a reality!
Arm Lift Surgery And Breast Augmentation Cost
Prices Awake Procedure
You’re given local anaesthetic while the surgery is being done.
- Lifting Arms $7,872
- Top Blepharoplasty $2,646
- Lower Blepharoplasty $2,549
- $4,447 for breast augmentation (plus cost of implants)
- $4,975 for a breast lift
- Canthopexy $2,208
- $2,111 for a chemical peel (TCA)
- Breast Fat Grafting $3,842
- Face Fat Grafting $2,929
- Labiaplasty $4,400
- Liposuction $3,380
- $6,526 Neck Lift
- $5,838 MACS Facelift
- Tip Plasty for the nose $3,982
- $1,733 for submental liposuction
- Mini-tummy tuck: $4,513.
Tummy Tuck And Arm Lift Recovery
Although an abdominoplasty eliminates extra skin from the abdomen while also tightening the abdominal muscles, a brachioplasty removes extra tissue from the upper arms. After surgery, patients should plan on doing little physical activity for ten to fourteen days. I usually tell my patients to start with access to the kitchen and bathrooms before gradually returning to normal activity over the course of the following two weeks. If there is no hard lifting or physical activity involved, patients can typically resume their jobs in two weeks. Patients normally wear an abdominal binder for three weeks after surgery. After six weeks, patients can resume all of their normal activities, including heavy lifting.