If you want to change or enhance multiple areas of your body with plastic surgery, you may be able to combine the procedures into one surgery. A plastic surgeon will advise you on which procedures you can schedule at the same time based on your unique goals. The following list details some plastic surgery combinations that may work for you:
Breast Augmentation With a Breast Lift
A breast augmentation procedure increases the size of your breasts and can also change their shape depending on the type of implant you choose. Two types of implants exist: saline and silicone. Another option is a fat transfer, which removes fat tissue from other areas of your body and transfers it to your breasts to increase size.
A breast lift tightens the muscles in your chest to lift your breasts higher on your chest. This procedure is often performed on patients whose breasts have started to sag. Sagging may happen because of aging, breastfeeding, or the weight of larger breasts. These procedures may be performed separately but are often combined into a single surgery. Your surgeon may recommend a breast lift with breast implants if your breasts have started to sag or if they are flat with the nipples pointing down.
Liposuction With a Tummy Tuck
A liposuction removes pockets of excess fat from your body. The surgery can be performed on multiple areas but is commonly used on the abdominal area. It’s not a weight loss method, but liposuction targets stubborn areas resistant to diet and exercise. Your plastic surgeon may recommend this surgery if you have reached or are close to your ideal weight but still have areas of excess fat you want to get rid of.
A tummy tuck is another plastic surgery that targets the abdomen, also known as an abdominoplasty. The patient often chooses this procedure after losing a significant amount of weight or childbirth. They may be close to their desired weight but have sagging skin from the weight loss or pregnancy. This procedure tightens the muscles along the abdominal wall and removes excess skin for a more toned appearance.
Plastic surgeons often recommend combining the tummy tuck with liposuction to help patients achieve an hourglass figure. Incisions are made along the lower abdomen to hide any scars under a bikini or underwear. With a full tummy tuck, the belly button must be repositioned. A mini tuck addresses issues below the navel, so the surgeon doesn’t need to reposition the belly button.
Facial Procedures
Several surgical procedures address areas of your face that you want to improve and may be combined to achieve a new look. A facelift focuses on the lower half of the face. The procedure tightens skin around the jawline and chin, which has started sagging due to age or weight loss.
If you want to address other areas of the face at the same time, you might choose to have a brow lift. This procedure removes wrinkles and loose skin along the forehead. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, removes excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. This procedure gives you a more awake and youthful appearance. Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, changes the shape of your nose or corrects imperfections, such as a bump on the nose or a hooked nose. This procedure can also be combined with one of the other facial surgeries. Talk to your surgeon to determine which facial procedures will provide your desired results.
Scheduling Your Plastic Surgery
Combining multiple procedures into one surgery can reduce the length of your recovery period. The recovery period for combined procedures is less than if you had the procedures performed at separate times. You may have more restrictions with combined procedures, but they will ease as you improve.
If you want to have plastic surgery on multiple areas of your body, talk to a plastic surgeon about your options for combining those procedures. They will perform a physical exam to determine if you’re a good candidate for combined surgery. The surgeon will work with you to develop a treatment plan that addresses your needs. Schedule a consultation to learn more about combining plastic surgery procedures to achieve your desired look.
