Surgeons Able to Combine Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation

A new surgical procedure, invented by doctors at the Indiana University plastic surgery group has been developed to combine two popular surgeries: the tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, and breast augmentation.

The surgeon performs a regular tummy tuck procedure, removing excess fat and skin from the abdominal wall. Then, this skin is used to create a flap that is transformed into a new breast. This surgery is also ideal for breast cancer survivors who have had a mastectomy and have been free from radiation therapy for over six months.

Women who are too thin or who have a body mass index over 30 are ineligible for this procedure, because there must be a sufficient amount of excess tissue to take from the stomach. Also, women who are overweight pose various risks. Researchers continue to work on procedures that take excess skin from the thighs and buttocks, as well.

For more information on this new technique, contact your plastic surgeon today!