Is It Safe to Combine Plastic Surgery Procedures into One Operation?

It is generally safe to combine multiple cosmetic procedures into one operation, but it depends largely on the type of procedures and the patient. Combining surgeries can offer benefits for suitable candidates, and some procedures are commonly combined together.

In this post, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Abhay Gupta discusses the costs and benefits of combining plastic surgery procedures into a single operation.

Increased Efficiency

Certain tasks only need to be performed one time when you combine cosmetic procedures, including the following:

• You will only need to use general anesthesia one time.
• You will be able to recover from multiple procedures at once, so you can take less time off work or other activities.
• You only need to show up for one consultation and one procedure.

Of course, patient safety is always the top priority. In some ways, combining procedures reduces some risks because you will only need to go under anesthesia a single time and you may be at a lower risk of infection.

However, it’s not always appropriate to combine procedures. Your overall health is an important factor in this decision, along with the type of procedures you are undergoing. If the total operation time will be too long, your plastic surgeon may decide that you’re better off splitting the procedures up.

Comprehensive Results

Combination procedures allow you to enhance multiple areas or issues with one procedure. You may feel like a new person after your procedures because the results can be dramatic.

Procedures that are commonly combined often involve the same region of the body. However, you should ask your plastic surgeon whether your desired procedures would work better as a combined operation or in two separate procedures.

Common Combination Procedures

The following procedures are frequently combined into a single operation:

• Facelift and eyelid surgery
• Tummy tuck and liposuction
• Breast lift and breast augmentation
• Tummy tuck and breast lift or augmentation (sometimes referred to as the Mommy Makeover)

Some procedures may also be combined with injectables and other non-invasive treatments.

To find out if combination cosmetic surgery is right for you, consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your cosmetic goals.

Contact us at (858) 408-6100 to set up your free case evaluation at Gupta Plastic Surgery.

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