Tummy Tuck & Hysterectomy
Women who want a tummy tuck and who need a Hysterectomy often ask if they can have a combined tummy tuck/hysterectomy operation in order to avoid a second surgery and to save money by having their insurance company pay for the hysterectomy portion of the operation. Tummy tucks are usually not covered by insurance in the United States, while surgery for a hysterectomy is. Read more about tummy tuck insurance coverage here.
The determination of whether a combined tummy tuck/hysterectomy operation is possible will be determined by the size, type and severity of your Hysterectomy, the type and complexity of your tummy tuck operation and your surgeon's ability. If your plastic surgeon does not have the expertise or experience in repairing Hysterectomies, a general surgeon may be brought in for the repair.
A large Hysterectomy may make a combined tummy tuck/Hysterectomy operation too complicated and impose too great a risk. In such cases the Hysterectomy would have to be repaired first, followed by a later operation for the tummy tuck. A small Hysterectomy that is easily repaired is often possible to fix during a tummy tuck/Hysterectomy operation.
Advantages Of A Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy Operation
- A combined Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy operation may save money.
- A combined Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy operation will save you the time, pain, discomfort and recovery of a second surgery. Having the two procedures done at the same time means cutting everything in half. You only have to under go surgery once, you only have to under go anesthesia once, you only have to undergo the pain, discomfort and time needed for recovery once.
- Having a combined Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy operation may also provide a positive mental attitude knowing that both surgery are over with, the Hysterectomy problem is cured, you have lost the excess skin and have a flatter stomach.
- A combined Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy operation may be less dangerous because it is only one surgery. Every surgery carries it's own risks (one is better than two).
Disadvantages Of A Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy Operation
- A combined Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy operation will take longer and may be subject to more complications. Longer times under anesthesia mean increased risks.
- A combined Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy operation is more complicated and may involve a second surgeon to perform the Hysterectomy surgery.
- A combined Tummy Tuck/Hysterectomy operation may be more painful and tiring to recuperate from than a single operation.
- Both patient and surgeon(s) must deem the risks acceptable.
- The operation must have the approval and cooperation of the surgeon (or surgeons) involved.
- The operation must be coordinated properly with the insurance company.
HYSTERECTOMY
What Is A Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (womb). It is a very common operation for women which relieves a variety of gynecological complaints.
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