More often than not getting cosmetic work done often means undergoing a series or a combination of different procedures. In order to achieve the desired results, like a perfectly-toned a body, a prettier or handsomer face, a cosmetic doctor may need to perform a number of operations in one session.
Combining treatments also presents significant advantages to the patient in terms of practicality and efficiency. One good example is that the practice of undergoing multiple surgeries all at once will save the patient time and trouble.
Instead of doing the operations separately, and letting the patient recuperate before proceeding with yet another surgery, the doctor can do it as a on time thing. Then the patient would only have to experience the trying period of recuperation only once. Besides this, combining treatments is also cost-effective. The patient will only have to pay once for the the use of the facilities and the application of anesthesia. Following are the procedures that are commonly done in tandem.
Botox and fillers
Botox is often applied to smooth out facial wrinkles. Other injectables such as fat fillers may also be used in conjunction with Botox injections in order to fill out other facial areas to help delay the formation of more wrinkles.
Face lifts and Lipo
Face lifts are often done with chin and neck liposuction. The neck is considered a factor in facial value. A fat neck with sagging skin will not go unnoticed because of a younger-looking face. If a person wants to have the whole rejuvenation package, then he/she ought to have a neck lift along with the face lift.
Tummy Tuck and Thigh Lift
The tummy tuck and thigh lift are part of a procedure called the Lower Body Lift. This cosmetic procedure is intended to give the patient an improved lower body profile overall. The tummy tuck is used to mold the abdominal muscles into a flatter and tighter shape. The thigh lift (or thighplasty), on the other hand, is intended to mold the thighs into the size and shape that would compliment the new and improved belly.
Abdominoplasty and Abdominal Etching
The tummy tuck, otherwise known as abdominoplasty, also works well with abdominal etching in improving the appearance of a person’s stomach area. Abdominal etching removes the excess fatty tissue deposited in the patient’s abdomen. And the abdominoplasty procedure gives the abdominal area more definition by removing or repositioning some muscles. The overall effect achieved by combining abdominoplasty and abdominal etching will be a lean and well-sculpted abdomen.
Some disadvantages of having multiple procedures
Combining treatments in one session will, needless to say, take a longer operation. This means that the patient would have to be under general anesthesia for a prolonged period of time. Some medical experts hold that it is a risk to have the patient under anesthetics for more than 6 hours. Candidates for multi-procedural operations must first be tested to see if it is safe for them to be under anesthesia for a long while.
Also, since the patient is undergoing a number of procedures all at once, the discomfort experienced during recovery may be greater compared to recuperation after having undergone just one procedure.