Combining Plastic Surgery Procedures: Benefits, Risks, and Best Combinations

Many patients considering plastic surgery are interested in more than one procedure. Combining multiple procedures into a single surgical session can save time, reduce overall recovery, and lower total costs compared to staging them separately. However, combining procedures also requires careful planning to ensure patient safety. This guide explains which procedures can be safely combined, the benefits and risks of doing so, and how to work with your surgeon to create the right plan.

Benefits of Combining Procedures

• Single Recovery Period: One surgery means one recovery. Instead of taking time off work twice, you heal from all procedures simultaneously.
• Cost Savings: Anesthesia and facility fees are shared across procedures, reducing the total cost by 15-30% compared to separate surgeries.
• Complementary Results: Some procedures produce better results when performed together, such as a breast augmentation combined with a lift.
• Reduced Anesthesia Exposure: One anesthesia session is generally safer than multiple separate sessions.
• Faster Overall Timeline: Rather than spacing procedures 3-6 months apart, combined surgery lets you achieve your goals in one step.

Popular Procedure Combinations

Safety Guidelines for Combined Surgery

• Operating time should generally not exceed 6 hours: Longer surgeries carry increased risks for blood clots and complications.
• Procedures should be anatomically compatible: Combining a tummy tuck with breast surgery works well because the patient remains in one position.
• Patient health must be optimized: Good candidates for combined surgery are healthy, non-smokers with a BMI ideally under 30.
• An experienced surgical team is essential: Combined procedures require meticulous planning and coordination.

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