Combining Plastic Surgery Procedures

To achieve the results you are looking for, it may be recommended that you combine procedures. Addressing multiple areas or utilizing multiple techniques can create a more balanced or more natural-looking result overall, and many procedures will complement one another. An experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Cruise can make a recommendation for your unique combination procedure through a consultation, taking your specific concerns and natural features into account.

 Complementary Facial Plastic Surgery Options

A rhinoplasty, or nose job, is one of the most popular facial plastic surgery procedures offered. Care must be taken to acheive a balanced overall look. For this reason, Dr. Cruise often recommends pairing a rhinoplasty with a chin augmentation. This is achieved by placing a custom chin implant into the area for a more defined look. Reshaping the chin along with the nose allows patients to achieve a flattering, proportionate, and balanced appearance.

Many facial plastic surgeries address signs of aging. A lower facelift reduces sagging or the appearance of jowls, but these often co-occur with other signs of aging through the face. Dr. Cruise may recommend a neck lift (platysmaplasty) to address “turkey neck” or neck bands, eyelid surgery for drooping, sagging, or wrinkles, a temple lift for the upper third of the face, or fat transfer to restore youthful volume.

Similarly, blepharoplasty patients often combine both an upper and lower eyelid lift. These procedures can also be complemented by fat transfer to the tear trough to restore volume and reduce under-eye bags or hollows. A temple lift can also be used to complement blepharoplasty results.

Pairing Body Plastic Surgery Procedures

Making changes to one area of the body can potentially create an asymmetrical or unbalanced appearance if another area is left unchanged. This is particularly true for patients who are addressing common concerns such as loose skin or stubborn, exercise-resistant fat, which frequently affect multiple areas.

Patients who are choosing liposuction can frequently benefit from treating multiple areas. For example, those targeting the abdomen often require some treatment for the flanks, or “love handles,” to achieve the results they really want. Liposuction can also pair well with a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, which removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles for more complete results. Finally, fat removed through liposuction can then be used for a fat grafting procedure, adding volume to the buttocks or face.

With this in mind, a fat transfer to the buttocks, or BBL, is a commonly requested procedure. Many BBL patients opt for liposuction which removes more fat than is necessary to complete the fat transfer, targeting multiple areas for a more flattering result. During a BBL, patients can receive liposuction to areas including the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, and more.

Dr. Cruise specializes in gynecomastia surgery, which pairs well with multiple procedures to give men the look they want. Some options include liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, or tummy tuck.

Combining Breast Surgeries

Many patients are surprised to learn that the results they want from a breast surgery are best achieved by combining multiple procedures. For example, patients who wish to address the effects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or the natural aging process can often benefit from both a breast lift to restore a more youthful shape and position and a breast augmentation to restore lost volume. In addition, liposuction of the breast roll can be performed to complement the results.

Patients opting for a breast reduction can also benefit from a breast lift. This is helps to address any excess skin and create a more youthful and flattering result after the procedure. In some cases, Dr. Cruise may also recommend liposuction in areas like the underarms, back, or breast roll for a proportionate look after the breast reduction.

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about customizing your plastic surgery for the best possible results, schedule a consultation with Dr. Cruise. Call (949) 446-1421 for an appointment in our Newport Beach, CA office or contact us online for a virtual fast-track consultation.