With the health trend gripping society, we see more and more people looking like models, but, it is still hard for most average individuals to attain that fit physique. Diet and exercise as hard as one might, genetics typically refuses to cooperate. Cosmetic surgery thus becomes viable as a treatment of last resort. It is not unusual, however, to need more than one procedure to achieve the ideal results. The notion of multiple surgeries can be rather discouraging for most. A skilled surgeon, however, can customize a treatment plan, with a combination of procedures to suit the patient best. In one go, a patient can fix all those problems with little added risk.

There are many valid reasons for wanting combined treatment plans. For one, monetary constraints will make paying for anesthesia and hospital fees just once, a very attractive prospect. Another reason would be time constraints. Adults in modern society normally live life at a breakneck pace. They barely have time to relax, meet up with friends and have a good time, much less have cosmetic surgery. Having two or three treatments all at once will make it easier for people to get on with their lives, and at the same time, get the looks they want. Occasionally however, money and time are not even a factor. To get the look that suits you best, a combination of procedures is needed.

An extensive consultation will determine if one is a valid candidate for a combination treatment plan. Some added examinations such as urinalysis, blood tests, and EKG will be done to find out if added time under anesthesia will be dangerous or not. In a good number of cases though, two or more doctors will perform the surgeries in which they specialize simultaneously to speed up the operation. Healing and autoimmune problems are a bigger factor here as well. It will also be strongly advised that smokers quit prior to the surgery due to the healing complications caused by nicotine. Finally, good skin care will be an added benefit. Those that use creams and supplements, with the right vitamins and anti-oxidants, are better suited for combined cosmetic surgery.

The consultation will further determine the most suitable treatment plan. The most popular combination is called a mommy makeover. Women after child birth tend to have a harder time then everyone else when it comes to looks and fitness. When the uterus grows during pregnancy, the abdominals are pushed and stretched in such a way, that no amount of exercise and dieting can fix them. The breasts can also become smaller and sag after a few pregnancies. The makeover can fix these problems by combining a tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast lift (with or without implants). For other people, a treatment plan may involve Botox combined with facial filler such as Radiesse. A brow, face, and neck lift may also be done at the same time. Due to the risks, it is best to combine a non-invasive treatment, a minimally invasive one, and a surgical procedure.

After the operation is done, usually an overnight stay in the hospital is required due to the extensive nature of the surgeries involved. Healing will also be a little more uncomfortable, as more pain will be experienced as well as bruising and swelling in different parts of the body. A good pain medication plan combined with postoperative creams will help a great deal.

Only the best surgeons should be sought when a combined treatment plan is involved. The risks spike when dealing with a non-board approved, inexperienced doctor. Other than the usual complications such as scarring and excessive bleeding, heart and lung complications can occur from more time spent under general anesthesia. A good surgeon and anesthesiologist team, however, can greatly minimize these risks.