The short answer is yes, it is possible to combine plastic surgeries in the same surgical time. However, the right answer is always accompanied by one fundamental condition: it must be safe for your health. Modern plastic surgery allows for combined procedures, but not all patients are candidates and not all combinations are suitable. The key is in a responsible medical assessment and personalized.

What does it depend on whether surgeries can be combined?

‍Combining surgeries isn't an aesthetic decision, it's a medical decision. Before considering any combination, multiple factors are evaluated to determine if it is feasible or not. Among the most important aspects are:

• The patient's general state of health
• Age and medical history
• The estimated total surgical time
• The type of anesthesia required
• The body's ability to recover properly

It's not about “doing more in less time”, but about doing the right thing without compromising safety.

Surgical time matters

‍One of the main limitations when combining surgeries is the total time in the operating room. Very extensive procedures increase stress for the body and the risk of complications. Therefore, although technically several surgeries can be performed, it is not always advisable to do them all together. In some cases, dividing the surgical plan into stages is the safest option.

Facial surgeries that are usually combined

‍On the face, combinations are usually more frequent and safe when they are well indicated, since the systemic impact is lower. Some common combinations include:

• Facelift with blepharoplasty.
• Upper and lower blepharoplasty at the same time.
• Facelifting with eyebrow lift.

These combinations seek facial harmony and integrated recovery, provided that the patient is a good candidate.

Frequently combined body surgeries

‍In body surgery, it is also possible to combine procedures, especially when they are aimed at improving the overall contour of the body. Among the most common combinations are:

• Liposuction with tummy tuck (lipoabdominoplasty)
• Liposuction with hybrid mammoplasty (implants + breast lipofilling)
• Abdominoplasty with breast surgery, in selected cases.

Here the evaluation is even more careful, since the impact on the body is greater and recovery can be more demanding.

Mommy Makeover: the surgical combination par excellence

‍El Mommy Makeover is a term used to describe the combination of procedures intended to restore body contour after pregnancy. It usually includes:

• Abdominoplasty or lipoabdominoplasty.
• Breast surgery (raise, uprising or both).
• Liposuction in specific areas.

It's not a standard package or automatic surgery. Each Mommy Makeover is designed in a personalized way, taking into account the state of health, the time after pregnancy and the objectives of each patient.

Recovery: A Key Factor

‍When combined surgeries, recovery must also be carefully planned. Although it can mean a single anesthesia and a single post-operative period, it also means that the body is healing several areas at the same time. Therefore, it is essential to:

• Have support during the postoperative period.
• Respect rest times.
• Follow medical instructions to the letter.

A good recovery is as important as the surgery itself. Yes, it is possible to perform several plastic surgeries at the same time, but this is not always the right thing for all patients. Safety, health and quality of the result must always be above the number of procedures.

An Expert Assessment allows us to define which combinations are feasible, which should be done in stages and what is the best plan for each body. If you are considering combining plastic surgery and want clear and responsible guidance in Bogotá, I wait for you in my office for a personalized evaluation.