Facial aging is a complex process that affects different areas of the face at once. While a single procedure can create a significant improvement, it sometimes doesn’t address the complete picture. For patients seeking a truly comprehensive and harmonious rejuvenation, combining multiple facial surgeries in a single operation offers a powerful solution.
Under the care of an expert surgeon like Dr. Berat Çiğdem, who specializes in creating balanced and natural-looking results, combined procedures can be a safe, effective, and highly rewarding approach. This guide explains the benefits, safety, and planning involved in having multiple facial surgeries in Turkey.
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What is Combined Plastic Surgery?
The Concept: Achieving Comprehensive Rejuvenation
Combined plastic surgery involves performing two or more surgical procedures during a single operating session. The face ages as a whole; skin loses elasticity, volume shifts, and gravity takes its toll on the brows, eyelids, mid-face, and neck. Addressing only one area—for instance, performing a facelift without addressing tired-looking eyes—can sometimes lead to an unbalanced result. Combining procedures allows a surgeon to treat the face as a single, harmonious unit.
The Major Benefits of Combining Facial Surgeries
Benefit 1: More Harmonious and Natural-Looking Results
This is the primary aesthetic advantage. A surgeon with a deep understanding of facial anatomy, like Dr. Çiğdem, can tailor a combination of procedures to create a result that is balanced, refreshed, and completely natural. A facelift can restore the jawline, while a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) rejuvenates the eyes, and a brow lift can correct a heavy, tired brow, all working in concert to turn back the clock gracefully.
Benefit 2: A Single Surgery, A Single Recovery Period
One of the most significant practical benefits is having only one recovery period. Instead of taking weeks off from work and social life for two or three separate surgeries, you go through the healing process just once. This saves you valuable time and allows you to enjoy your final results much sooner.
Benefit 3: Significant Cost Savings
Combining procedures is also more cost-effective. Major surgical expenses like surgeon’s fees for anesthesia, operating room fees, and other hospital charges are incurred only once. This can lead to substantial savings compared to the total cost of staging the same procedures separately.
Popular and Effective Facial Surgery Combinations
- The Classic Trio: Facelift, Neck Lift, and Blepharoplasty: This is the gold standard for comprehensive facial rejuvenation, addressing sagging in the lower face and neck as well as tired, aging eyes.
- Upper Face Rejuvenation: Brow Lift and Blepharoplasty: This combination is perfect for patients whose primary concerns are a heavy, drooping brow and excess skin or puffiness around the eyes.
- Lower Face Definition: Facelift and Bichectomy (Buccal Fat Removal): This pairing enhances the results of a facelift by adding sculpted contours to the cheek area for a more defined and youthful look.
Is It Safe to Have Multiple Procedures at Once?
Patient safety is the absolute priority. Combining procedures is very safe for the right candidate under the care of a qualified and experienced surgeon.
Patient Selection: The Key to Safety
A thorough pre-operative evaluation is essential. Ideal candidates are in good overall health, non-smokers, and have no medical conditions that could impair healing. Dr. Çiğdem conducts a comprehensive health screening to ensure every patient is a suitable candidate for a combined procedure.
The Surgeon’s Expertise and Surgical Planning
The experience of the surgeon is paramount. Dr. Çiğdem has extensive experience in planning and performing complex, multi-procedure surgeries. Meticulous surgical planning ensures that the total operating time is kept within safe limits and that the procedures are performed efficiently and effectively.
Anesthesia and Monitoring During Surgery
All combined procedures are performed in a modern, fully accredited hospital with a board-certified anesthesiologist. Throughout the surgery, you are continuously monitored using state-of-the-art equipment to ensure your utmost safety.
The Consultation: Your Customised Surgical Plan
A successful outcome begins with a detailed consultation. Dr. Çiğdem performs a comprehensive facial analysis, listening carefully to your goals and concerns. This is a partnership where your desires and his expert recommendations come together to form a customized surgical plan that will deliver the best possible results for you.
Recovery from Combined Facial Surgery
While the recovery from a combined procedure is more intensive than from a single surgery, it is still just one healing period. You can expect more significant swelling and bruising initially. However, Dr. Çiğdem’s all-inclusive packages, which include post-operative care and special nurse support, are designed to make this period as comfortable as possible. Most patients are able to return to light activities within two weeks, with final results settling in over the following months.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Is it cheaper to combine plastic surgeries? A: Yes. You save on one-time fees like anesthesia, the operating room, and other hospital-related charges, making it significantly more cost-effective than having the procedures separately.
Q2: Is the recovery for combined surgery much harder? A: The initial recovery can be more intensive, with more swelling and bruising. However, the overall recovery time is much shorter than the total time required for two or three separate healing periods.
Q3: What are the most common plastic surgery procedures to combine? A: The most popular combination is often a facelift, neck lift, and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), as it addresses the main areas of facial aging simultaneously.
Q4: How long does a combined facial surgery take? A: The duration depends on the specific combination of procedures but typically ranges from 4 to 7 hours. Your surgeon will give you a precise estimate during your consultation.
Q5: Am I a good candidate for multiple surgeries? A: This can only be determined after a thorough medical evaluation and consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Good overall health is the most important factor.
Ready for a truly transformative result?
Schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Berat Çiğdem to create your personalized surgical plan and discover how combined procedures can achieve the harmonious, youthful look you desire.