I want to do the following procedures and was wondering if they can be combined in one anesthesia: 1- Deep plane facelift 2- Cheeks fat graft 3- lip lift 4- Mommy makeover (with 360 liposuction and fat removal from arms and thighs) 5- Breast fat transfer
Answer: Combined Procedures When considering multiple cosmetic procedures, the process involves careful planning to ensure safety and optimal results. It's common to combine surgeries, but there are typically limits on the duration of each operation to ensure patient safety. The general guideline is that elective surgeries should not exceed 6 hours, though this can vary depending on your surgeon's approach and experience and your individual risk profile. I would recommend to stage the face and body procedures. High blood pressure during a facelift can predispose to a hematoma. Pain and discomfort from body procedures during a facelift may increase the risk of that high blood pressure. You could consider facelift, lip lift, and fat transfer to the cheeks as one procedure, and then body work as a separate procedure (lipo, fat transfer). Ultimately, the most effective plan will depend on your specific goals, health status, and recovery time. It’s crucial to consult with an experienced plastic surgeon who can assess your case, determine the safest way to combine the procedures, and create a personalized plan based on your priorities and desired results. Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York
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Answer: Combined Procedures When considering multiple cosmetic procedures, the process involves careful planning to ensure safety and optimal results. It's common to combine surgeries, but there are typically limits on the duration of each operation to ensure patient safety. The general guideline is that elective surgeries should not exceed 6 hours, though this can vary depending on your surgeon's approach and experience and your individual risk profile. I would recommend to stage the face and body procedures. High blood pressure during a facelift can predispose to a hematoma. Pain and discomfort from body procedures during a facelift may increase the risk of that high blood pressure. You could consider facelift, lip lift, and fat transfer to the cheeks as one procedure, and then body work as a separate procedure (lipo, fat transfer). Ultimately, the most effective plan will depend on your specific goals, health status, and recovery time. It’s crucial to consult with an experienced plastic surgeon who can assess your case, determine the safest way to combine the procedures, and create a personalized plan based on your priorities and desired results. Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York
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January 3, 2024
Answer: Multiple Procedures Combining multiple face and body procedures under one anesthesia is a common practice in cosmetic and plastic surgery. This approach, known as combination or multiple procedures, can be advantageous as it reduces overall anesthesia time and allows for a more comprehensive transformation in a single session. However, it's crucial to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the specifics of the procedures you're considering. They'll evaluate your health, the complexity of the surgeries, and other factors to determine if it's safe and feasible to combine them. While combining surgeries can be convenient, safety should always be the priority. Your surgeon will consider factors such as the extent of the procedures, potential complications, recovery, and overall health to decide on the best approach for your specific case.
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January 3, 2024
Answer: Multiple Procedures Combining multiple face and body procedures under one anesthesia is a common practice in cosmetic and plastic surgery. This approach, known as combination or multiple procedures, can be advantageous as it reduces overall anesthesia time and allows for a more comprehensive transformation in a single session. However, it's crucial to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the specifics of the procedures you're considering. They'll evaluate your health, the complexity of the surgeries, and other factors to determine if it's safe and feasible to combine them. While combining surgeries can be convenient, safety should always be the priority. Your surgeon will consider factors such as the extent of the procedures, potential complications, recovery, and overall health to decide on the best approach for your specific case.
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December 4, 2023
Answer: Surgery You will need to ask your surgeon about this. I would do the facial procedures separate from the body. If you want both close together, do the liposuction first.
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December 4, 2023
Answer: Surgery You will need to ask your surgeon about this. I would do the facial procedures separate from the body. If you want both close together, do the liposuction first.
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January 19, 2023
Answer: Just because you could, doesn't mean you should This is a set up for complications and issues. I think that as a surgeon I try to make sure I am fresh minded and focused for every patient. Most surgeons would agree that around the 6 hour mark you will be hard pressed to maintain focus. Additionally, its a physiologic strain on your body for recovery, risk of infection, etc. There is a saying that was going around on instagram recently that this reminded me of. "You can have it fast, you can have it good, you can have it cheap: pick two”. If you were my patient, I would sit you down, ask you to tell me your top three concerns. Focus there. Create a plan moving forward. I hope that you take some time to consider this. Best of luck!
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January 19, 2023
Answer: Just because you could, doesn't mean you should This is a set up for complications and issues. I think that as a surgeon I try to make sure I am fresh minded and focused for every patient. Most surgeons would agree that around the 6 hour mark you will be hard pressed to maintain focus. Additionally, its a physiologic strain on your body for recovery, risk of infection, etc. There is a saying that was going around on instagram recently that this reminded me of. "You can have it fast, you can have it good, you can have it cheap: pick two”. If you were my patient, I would sit you down, ask you to tell me your top three concerns. Focus there. Create a plan moving forward. I hope that you take some time to consider this. Best of luck!
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November 4, 2022
Answer: Multiple surgeries Thanks for your question! In most surgery centers, we have limitations on timing for how long we can safely operate on a patient. You are looking at many hours of surgery so you will be looking at 2 or possibly even 3 surgeries depending on what all you and your doctor decide on. Good luck!
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November 4, 2022
Answer: Multiple surgeries Thanks for your question! In most surgery centers, we have limitations on timing for how long we can safely operate on a patient. You are looking at many hours of surgery so you will be looking at 2 or possibly even 3 surgeries depending on what all you and your doctor decide on. Good luck!
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