Can I have multiple procedures done at once?

Performing multiple procedures at the same time can be done provided that the surgical time is not  excessive. A breast aug and chin implant shouldn't take more than 2 1/2- 3 hours and depending upon how much liposuction, you are probably looking at another 1 -2 hours. Provided that you are healthy , it... more

Although many surgeons perform multiple procedures at the same time to convenience their patients while under anesthesia and for their patients to avoid needing to take different times off work during which they can recover, it is worth getting a second opinon for a surgeon to gauge the amount of surgery... more

Having a breast augmentation, chin implant, and a liposuction is certainly acceptable to do at one setting. There is a cost-savings performing of procedures together, and one recuperative time period. That type of surgery should last approximately three to four hours, and that is an acceptable period of time... more

 Dear Vivid, excellent question!  We do multiple areas all the time- it is safe as long a the proper precautions in pre-op planning, compression garments of legs, and proper positioning on the OR table and mobilization during surgery. Pain with surgery is not that big an issue for most people.... more

It is safe to combine multiple procedures IF the total surgical time is under 6 hours, and if some of the procedures don't increase the risks associated with the others, and if the surgeon is comfortable with the combination.  Yours seems to be a reasonable combination depending on how much liposuction is... more

In general, doing multiple procedures at the same time is smart:  It saves money: you don't have to pay the "start up" costs for the OR and anesthesia again, which makes the first hour of a procedure the most expensive; and you can fit your recovery (time at home, arranging time off work, child... more

We often do multiples at the same time.  There are two main reasons.  First, is cost.  The first hour of surgical time is the most expensive so getting multiple procedures costs less in the long run.  The second reason is convenience.  Most patients think that if they're going to be... more

There have been a number of studies done to evaluate the safety in performing multiple procedures. When done in properly selected patients there was no increase in complications. You will also have one less anesthetic when done at the same time. Pain is usally not a factor, agiain many people prefer just... more

    It is common that multiple procedures be done at the same setting but your safety has to be the primary focus. The time that you are under anesthesia is important and where you will recover. It may be prudent for you to recover in an overnight care facility where the nursing staff can make sure... more

Combining procedures can be either safe or risky. It really depends on what procedures and what the health status of the patient is. A young patient having breast augmentation, a chin implant, and liposuction (of limited areas) is really a safe procedure. The length of the combined procedures is not... more