The Ultimate Guide to Combining Cosmetic Procedures For Optimal Results

When it comes to cosmetic procedures, less is more. In the past, plastic surgery focused on being bigger and better. As trends have evolved, plastic surgery now focuses on being natural-looking. Sometimes, it’s better to opt for a more modern breast augmentation than a larger one. Another place where the idea of less is more emerges in the number of procedures you get.

Plastic surgery can enhance your beauty and help you achieve the look you’ve always dreamed of. But recovery times can put your life on hold. If you opt for multiple procedures, you may end up with multiple recovery periods, trips to the hospital, and rounds of anesthesia. What if there was a way to eliminate the need for multiple trips and surgeries? Consider combining procedures with one another. In this article, we’ll explore how combining cosmetic surgical procedures yield optimal results and which procedures complement one another.

Why combine procedures?

Shorter recovery times

Combining procedures is an efficient approach to cosmetic surgery. If you know that there are multiple procedures you want performed, having them done in the same procedure cuts back on time spent in recovery. Let’s face it, taking time to recover post-op puts your life on hold. If you have multiple procedures performed at different times, you’ll have multiple recovery periods, extending the time you spend resting. If you combine procedures, you cut back on recovery time.

Reduced time in the hospital

Additionally, any procedure often requires a hospital stay or at least a visit to a plastic surgery practice like 77 Plastic Surgery. By combining procedures, you’ll cut down on the number of times you need to be in the operating room.

Reduced anesthesia exposure and costs

If your procedure requires anesthesia, you’ll only have to have it administered once. Anesthesia can be expensive and opting for multiple surgeries at different times can quickly add up. Reduce cost by combining procedures.

Harmonious results seen faster

Finally, combining plastic surgery procedures can deliver optimal results in a shorter time period. When you choose procedures that easily complement one another, you’ll see the results you want faster.

There are times, however, when it is best to avoid combining procedures and to opt for multiple surgeries instead.

What procedures should not be combined?

While it can be wise to combine procedures, it’s ineffective to combine procedures that target significantly different areas of the body. It makes sense to combine facial procedures; it doesn’t make sense to combine a butt augmentation with a breast lift. This combination, for instance, requires two completely different ways of recovery. For a butt augmentation, you’ll lie on your stomach during the recovery period. In contrast, a breast lift will require that you do not lie down on your stomach. These recovery methods completely contrast one another.

Although a combination of procedures may be appealing, there are some reasons patients may choose to have a single surgery performed at separate times such as:

• Potential for longer recovery times because the body has undergone more stress than it would compared to a single procedure.
• More complicated recovery instructions to follow and manage.
• Health limitations that prevent the likelihood of a smooth recovery or could lead to higher risk of complications.
• Potential risks associated with multiple surgeries or increased time under anesthesia.

 

However, if you are in excellent health, talking to a highly-trained and qualified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Fan, can help you make the best decision for your unique needs. Consultations and discussions can clarify what type of surgery you need, what might be excessive, and whether a combined procedure treatment plan is the best option for you.

What are some popular procedures to combine?

There are a wide range of combination procedures. Here are the top 10 cosmetic surgery procedures to combine.

1. Breast augmentation surgery with a breast lift

These breast enhancement procedures perfectly complement one another. A breast augmentation increases breast size by inserting breast implants above or below the pectoral muscle. A breast lift subtly lifts the breasts to combat any sagging. When these two procedures are paired, they produce optimal results immediately. Because the surgery tackles the same area, recovery is smooth with minimal complications with very little chance of a prolonged recovery time.

2. Facelift surgery with a neck lift

Both procedures tighten and lift the skin on the face and neck area, creating a youthful and refreshed facial appearance. These procedures target similar areas, leading to a smooth recovery process and the postoperative recovery is similar and doesn’t require juggling various instructions.

3. Tummy tuck with liposuction

A tummy tuck removes loose skin and fat around the stomach area. Even though the fat is removed, it may not be as toned or contoured as a patient may desire. Combining a tummy tuck with liposuction can help patients attain their dream body in one procedure because they pair together so perfectly.

4. Rhinoplasty with chin augmentation

Adept plastic surgeons with an artistic eye, like Dr. Fan, will recommend combining a rhinoplasty with a chin augmentation to make the results of each more dramatic and balanced. The size of the nose and chin are closely linked to one another. When one is modified, the other may look disproportionate, so treating both at the same time produces the ideal result in a shorter period of time.

5. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) with a brow lift

Because both procedures involve the area around the eyes, combining these procedures results in a brighter look. A lift combined with the removal of excess skin makes the eyes look bigger. These procedures complement one another and result in brighter eyes quickly.

6. Liposuction with Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

A Brazilian Butt Lift, or butt augmentation, requires the addition of volume to the rear, which can be achieved through implants or fat transfer. Using liposuction is an excellent option to remove excess fat and transfer it to the buttocks, tackling two issues at once.

7. Botox with dermal fillers

Botox is an injection that prevents muscles from contracting, resulting in fewer wrinkles. Dermal fillers can add lost volume to the face and help to further smooth out these wrinkles and lead to a more youthful appearance.

8. Mommy Makeover

After childbirth, many mothers are unhappy with their appearance. Childbirth takes a toll on a woman’s body. This set of procedures—including breast surgery (augmentation and/or lift), tummy tuck, and liposuction—are designed to help a woman get closer to her pre-pregnancy body which can build up her confidence. These procedures target similar areas and are often best when combined in order to see dramatic improvements.

9. Laser skin resurfacing with facelift

A facelift tightens loose facial skin and restores a youthful look. Paired with laser skin resurfacing, this comprehensive rejuvenation method can make skin can look even brighter, smoother, and well-toned. 

10. Body lift with thigh lift

After significant weight loss, patients desire to exemplify the results of their hard work or bariatric surgery. This often requires the removal of excess fat. When combined, a body and thigh lift removes excess skin from the body and thighs to create a figure that properly shows off the results of weight loss.

Should I combine my cosmetic procedures?

After reading this article, you may wonder whether combining procedures is the best option for you in achieving your aesthetic goals. If you are:

• In excellent health with a good medical history
• Want procedures that target similar areas
• Would like to cut down on time spent out of work or in the hospital
• Have realistic expectations regarding the results of any procedure
• Not being pressured into this decision by anybody

You may be an excellent candidate for combined cosmetic surgery procedures.

Ready to take the first step toward enhanced confidence and the body you’ve been dreaming of? Contact 77 Plastic Surgery. As a Harvard-educated, board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience, Dr. Larry Fan uses his artistic eye to uncover and amplify the beauty that lies within you. Schedule a consultation today at our office in San Francisco, CA. We can’t wait to guide you through your journey to a better, more beautiful you.