Breast Augmentation
& Tummy Tuck
PROCEDURES OF EXCELLENCE
In 2024, breast augmentation was the top procedure performed on the breasts in North America, while the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) was the second most common body procedure.
Few combination procedures rival this one for transformative impact. After pregnancy or weight loss, the breasts and abdomen tend to shift together. Addressing them in one coordinated surgery can help restore the body and give it a proportional shape.
The Renewal You Choose
A combined breast augmentation and tummy tuck, also called an augmentation mammaplasty with abdominoplasty, treats two areas that are often the most affected by pregnancy and weight changes. During breast augmentation, Dr. Nodwell restores volume and symmetry to the breasts using implants or fat transfer. A tummy tuck is focused on repairing separated abdominal muscles and removing redundant skin.
As the patient, you will experience comprehensive upper body rejuvenation while only having to go through the surgical process once. This surgery can help you recover from a pregnancy that was hard on your body or put the finishing touches on months or years of weight loss efforts.
Why Do We Choose Breast Augmentation & Tummy Tuck?
Pregnancy is known to stretch the abdominal wall and separate the rectus muscles, in a condition called diastasis recti. Sometimes, the muscles are able to heal, but other people find that these muscles stay separated even with special exercises. At the same time, extra volume and rapid growth of the breasts can leave them looking deflated once the volume goes down after breastfeeding or with weight loss.
Once you have reached a weight that you are happy with, it may be a good time to choose to restore these areas. It can be an empowering choice that addresses some of the cosmetic concerns you have while also correcting functional problems that come with separated abdominal muscles.
What Does Breast Augmentation & Tummy Tuck Treat?
Breast Volume Loss
Upper-pole deflation in the breasts after pregnancy
Muscle Separation
Diastasis recti and weakening of the abdominal wall
Excess Abdominal Skin
Stretched skin that has lost its elasticity
Stubborn Lower-Belly Fat
Localized pockets of fat below the navel
Loss of Proportion
Upper and lower body feel out of balance
What Are My Breast Augmentation & Tummy Tuck Options?
Before your breast augmentation and tummy tuck, you will work with Dr. Nodwell to find the right implants and surgical techniques for your body. His “surgical superpower” is explaining all of these options clearly so you have all of the information you need.
The Nodwell Experience
Comprehensive Body Renewal
One of the things I love most about plastic surgery is the need for comprehensive knowledge of the body from head to toe. I am interested in how the whole body works together and how different surgeries can be adapted and customized to harmonize with each other.
My fellowship training in both Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery taught me to take a step back and think about the patient as a whole and how each small decision can lead to a better result. My goal is to provide you with body contouring results that feel as though they have always belonged to you.
The Nodwell Experience
Am I a Candidate for Breast Augmentation & Tummy Tuck?
Good candidates for this procedure are those who are in good health and have reached a stable weight. Because future pregnancies can compromise results, we recommend completing your family before considering this surgery. Dr. Nodwell will evaluate your tissue quality and overall history to make sure the combined approach is safe and suitable for your goals.
No medical contraindications
At a stable weight for at least six months
Finished with pregnancy and breastfeeding
A non-smoker, or willing to stop well before surgery
Having realistic, well-considered expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I Have Breast Augmentation and a Tummy Tuck at the Same Time or Separately?
Both paths are valid, and Dr. Nodwell will help you decide which one suits you. Combining the procedures means a single recovery window and a unified result; staging them spreads the surgical time and recovery across two operations.
How Should I Prepare for Combined Surgery?
Plan for a more involved recovery than either procedure alone would require. Arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours, and set up a comfortable rest area at home with daily essentials within easy reach so you are not lifting your arms overhead. Make sure to stop smoking well in advance and follow the medication adjustments your team provides.
What Kind of Results Can I Expect?
You will see a dramatic change immediately, but your final outcome will continue to be refined over several months as swelling resolves and implants settle.
How Much Does Breast Augmentation With a Tummy Tuck Cost?
Combined procedures typically cost less than scheduling the surgeries separately, since you are paying for one operating room booking, one anesthesia fee and one recovery. At Nodwell Plastic Surgery, breast augmentation and tummy tuck individually start at around $16,000 each. The combined quote will be higher and will depend on your surgical plan. Financing through Beautifi is available.
What Should I Expect From Recovery?
Recovery from a combined breast augmentation and tummy tuck is more involved than either surgery alone, but it is condensed into a single window rather than spread across two.
Throughout your recovery, you'll have regular follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress. Dr. Nodwell and our team remain available to answer questions and provide support between visits. Following your post-operative instructions carefully, maintaining a healthy diet, and staying well-hydrated help ensure optimal healing and results.
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