Can one plastic surgeon do face and body well?

Dear Susantomfoolery, thank you for your question!

It is indeed possible to find a plastic surgeon skilled in both facial and body procedures. Many board-certified plastic surgeons are trained in a range of procedures, from facelifts to body contouring (such as tummy tucks, arm lifts, and thigh lifts). However, some surgeons choose to specialize in either face or body to refine their expertise further in that area. If you prefer one surgeon for all your procedures, look for a board-certified plastic surgeon with a broad, successful portfolio in both facial and body work. During your consultation, discuss their experience, ask to see before-and-after photos of similar procedures, and make sure they’re comfortable performing the specific combination you want. A skilled surgeon with a comprehensive approach can help you achieve natural, balanced results across different areas.

Thanks for the question. Yes, a plastic surgeon can be trained and experienced in both facial and body procedures, and may be able to perform them with equal skill and expertise. When considering a plastic surgeon for both facial and body procedures, it is important to do your research and choose a surgeon who has extensive experience and a good track record in both areas. Look for a surgeon who is board-certified in plastic surgery and has a strong reputation for producing natural-looking results. It is also important to schedule a consultation with the surgeon to discuss your goals, ask questions, and review their before-and-after photos to ensure that they have experience in the specific procedures you are interested in. Ultimately, the most important factor in achieving the best results is choosing a plastic surgeon who has the skills, experience, and expertise to meet your individual needs and goals.

Hello and thank you for your question. In short- every surgeon's practice is different. These days, due to how saturated most cities are with plastic surgeons and the resulting competition, many surgeons have been forced to super-specialize in just a particular area of the body or small handful of procedures to make a name for themselves. Of course, everything comes down to their training and comfort level with a particular procedure or set of procedures. Often surgeons will focus on just face procedures or just body procedures, so it is reasonable to assume that the same surgeon can perform your tummy tuck and arm lift and thigh lift.
As a patient, it is important to invest your time and do your research in advance to determine what is going to be best for you in your specific case and your area. Make sure you find a surgeon or surgeons that you can trust, and try to see as many before and after pictures as possible to give you an idea of what to expect from their surgeries.
Personally, I am comfortable with and do a fantastic job at both facial procedures and body contouring procedures, and I have had significant training and experience in all aesthetic surgery procedures. I just enjoy facial procedures more, so I highlight this more in my practice. I am sure there are many other amazing plastic surgeons out there with a story similar to mine.
I recommend for you to come see me or another plastic surgeon or surgeons for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options, and decide on the best procedures and the best surgeon(s) for your specific case. Do not be afraid to get second, third, or even fourth opinions! It is your face and body, you need to ultimately feel comfortable, heard, and trust your surgeon(s). I hope this helps!
Best wishes,
Dr. Donald Groves
Plastic Surgeon

Of course a Plastic Surgeon who does both face and body can be good at both. Some of us are trained as General Plastic Surgeons and some as Facial Plastic Surgeons. But frequently, Surgeons gravitate toward what they like and are best at. I would advise that you see a Surgeon who does 80-100 facelifts a year or more. More importantly, make sure that you like the individual Surgeon's work (at least 20 examples), ask to see patients in different decades that the Surgeon has operated on, make sure that you like his/her demeanor, the way the staff treat you, and ask to speak to former patients.

There are plastic surgeons who can perform multiple facial and body procedure with above average results. You will have to look carefully to find such a surgeon. However, it is also quite acceptable to do these procedure with different surgeons, depending how you feel about particular surgeon(s). And, of course, some of these procedures can be combined and done in the same setting. Good luck.

Many surgeons are facile and quite skilled in many different types of surgery. Contrary to the beliefs of many (and marketing of some surgeons!), a single surgeon can do both face and body. Ask to see before and after photos of their work to get the best sense of their abilities and interests. I regularly do surgery of the face, breast, and body. I am aware of my strengths and of my limitations and if I do not feel I would be able to give the best result possible I would refer my patient to someone who could.

Absolutely! I choose to specialize in facial rejuvenation, breast, and body cosmetic surgery. I'm passionate about helping my patients achieve both the look they desire and long-lasting, natural results. It's always best to do research on the surgeons you are considering, evaluate their before and after photos, and schedule a consultation to go over your goals and find a surgeon that can help you achieve your desired results.

Plastic surgery, like any other specialty depends on training and volume. You want to make sure that the plastic surgeon that you use is board certified in plastic surgery meaning that they were trained in all areas of the specialty including face, body, breast, and extremity (arms and legs) surgery. Whether or not your surgeon can perform all of these procedures well will depend on the volume of surgery that they perform in general. Many plastic surgeons will have a diverse practice allowing them to perform many different aspects of the specialty frequently. Others will choose to specialize. I would inquire to your surgeon how much of each procedure that they do and make sure to be able to verify before and after photos.

Thank you for this excellent question. Although I think it is possible to find a few exceptional plastic surgeons who are truly gifted, experienced and up-to-date in all types of aesthetic plastic surgery, there is something to be said about sub-specialization and dedication to a narrow subset of services that correlate to better and safer outcomes. "Practice makes perfect" and "jack of all trades, master of none" are common phrases and although somewhat generic and over simplified, do make this concept easier to understand. If one surgeon spends 100% of their time operating on faces, goes to academic meetings regularly to learn the best techniques related to facelifting and performs research and publishes articles about facelifting, there is a very high likelihood that results will be better, more consistent and longer-lasting than those of a surgeon who performs 1 facelift a week or every few weeks or every month. There is no question that in the perfect world, it would be amazing to be able to get everything done all at once with one surgeon. The reality, however, is that every part of your body deserves the best, and post surgical regret is a real issue amongst patients who decide to take shortcuts for convenience sake. So now you now my opinion on this! :) Hope that helps provide some perspective on the question.

Some plastic surgeons can do face and body work quite well. You can give some consideration to having a facial plastic surgeon perform your face and neck lift and your plastic surgeon to do the bodywork. In addition, trying to do a face and neck lift along with a tummy tuck, arm lift and thigh lift is probably too much surgery for one setting under general anesthesia. Probably best to separate out some of these procedures