Face and Body Plastic Surgery Combination Procedures
A Dual Specialist Approach for Comprehensive Transformation
At our practice, many patients in their 20s, 30s and 40s come in asking whether they can combine face and body plastic surgery.
This age range is an excellent time to achieve truly spectacular results. Patients tend to be healthy, recover well and have focused aesthetic goals. It allows us to design a unified plan that enhances both the face and the body in one coordinated plastic surgery experience.
Because Dr. Richard Balikian dedicates his work solely to facial plastic surgery and Dr. Tyler Frew specializes exclusively in breast and body plastic surgery, patients receive the benefit of two experts working together at the same time.
This dual specialist model is what makes combination procedures safe, efficient and incredibly rewarding.
Why Patients Choose Combination Plastic Surgery
When both surgeons operate simultaneously, patients benefit from:
- One anesthesia event
- One consolidated recovery period
- Reduced overall surgical time
- Lower facility and anesthesia costs
- A unified aesthetic vision
Instead of scheduling a rhinoplasty months apart from a mommy makeover or a preservation deep plane facelift separate from a tummy tuck, everything is performed in a single, coordinated plastic surgery session.
This enhances safety, streamlines logistics and supports a balanced, head to toe result.
How Two Specialists Work Together
Patients often visit us for rhinoplasty, facelift surgery, upper or lower eyelid rejuvenation, brow lift surgery, or facial contouring. When Dr. Balikian is focused on sculpting the nose or rejuvenating the face, Dr. Frew can simultaneously perform breast augmentation, a breast lift, body contouring, or a full mommy makeover.
Each surgeon stays fully immersed in their zone of expertise without interrupting the flow of the other. This creates a smooth rhythm in the operating room. Facial plastic surgery is performed above while body plastic surgery is performed below.
The result is a highly efficient environment where two focused specialists can accomplish more in less time while maintaining maximum attention to detail.
Popular Face and Body Combinations
When patients choose to combine a facial plastic surgery procedure with a body plastic surgery procedure, they are usually looking for results that feel balanced, proportional and fully aligned with their goals.
The most popular pairings focus on enhancing the face while reshaping the breasts or torso in a single surgical plan.
- Rhinoplasty + Breast Augmentation – A highly requested pairing. Refining the nose while enhancing breast shape creates balanced proportions from head to toe. Many patients describe this as the moment their confidence feels complete.
- Rhinoplasty + Mommy Makeover (Breast and Abdomen) – A transformative option for patients wanting facial refinement and post pregnancy restoration. One surgery reshapes the nose, restores breast volume and tightens the abdomen for a full body renewal in a single recovery.
- Deep Plane Facelift + Tummy Tuck – Ideal for patients in their 40s and 50s seeking comprehensive rejuvenation. A deep plane facelift restores definition in the face and neck while a tummy tuck smooths and firms the midsection. Together they create a natural, cohesive result.
- Deep Plane Facelift + Breast Lift or Breast Augmentation – This pairing refreshes facial structure while lifting or reshaping the breasts for better balance. It is popular among patients who want a unified rejuvenation without scheduling separate surgeries.
- Eyelid Surgery + Liposuction (Waist or Abdomen) – A subtle but meaningful combination. Brightening the eyes while refining a targeted body area produces a more rested and contoured look without committing to a larger procedure.
Together, these thoughtfully selected combinations give patients a unified transformation that feels natural, proportional and beautifully aligned from face to body.
Facial Plastic Surgery Before & After
How We Coordinate Your Consultation
Unlike many practices where a patient must attend separate appointments for face and body, our assessment is completed in one seamless visit.
- Step 1: Facial Plastic Surgery Consultation with Dr. Balikian – You will discuss goals involving the nose, eyes, jawline or overall facial rejuvenation. Dr. Balikian performs a detailed analysis and outlines a plan for facial harmony.
- Step 2: Body Plastic Surgery Consultation with Dr. Frew – Without changing rooms, the consultation transitions directly into an evaluation of the breasts, abdomen, arms, thighs or body contour concerns.
- Step 3: Team Review and Surgical Planning – Your surgeons collaborate privately to determine operative logistics, patient safety considerations, positioning and whether procedures can or should be combined.
- Step 4: Final Coordination – You will meet with our surgical coordinators who finalize scheduling, review expectations and help prepare you for your plastic surgery day.
This coordinated approach gives you a clear, unified plan designed by two specialists working together for your best possible result.
Safety First. Not Every Combination Is Right For Every Patient
Combination plastic surgery is only recommended when:
- It is safe for the patient
- Anesthesia time remains appropriate
- Recovery will not be overly difficult
- The combination produces a meaningful advantage
We decline combinations when needed. Sometimes it is safer to stage procedures individually.
Our goal is both beautiful results and a smooth recovery, not pushing the limits of what is possible.
Enhanced Recovery with ELIXIR MD
Combination procedures involve more healing, which makes recovery support especially important. This is why our team integrates ELIXIR MD photobiomodulation therapy into every phase of the process.
ELIXIR MD is used before surgery, immediately afterward, and throughout the first week to help optimize your body’s healing response.
Patients benefit from support that helps reduce:
• Inflammation
• Swelling
• Postoperative discomfort
• Early tightness or pressure
• The overall intensity of the first recovery days
By easing these early symptoms, ELIXIR MD helps create a smoother, more manageable recovery experience. Patients often describe feeling more comfortable, more confident and better able to enjoy their results as they heal.
Breast & Body Plastic Surgery Before & After
Two Specialists. One Unified Vision.
One of the biggest benefits of two board certified plastic surgeons working together is the constant collaboration. Dr. Balikian and Dr. Frew ask questions, share new research, evaluate each other’s work during surgery and continue refining techniques side by side.
Patients receive the advantage of:
- Two sets of expert eyes
- Two refined surgical perspectives
- Shared artistry
- Continuous innovation
This type of partnership is rare in private practice and is one of the reasons our combination plastic surgery results are so balanced and natural.
The Advantages of Combination Plastic Surgery at a Glance
Combination plastic surgery offers patients a more efficient, unified approach to aesthetic enhancement by addressing multiple areas in one carefully coordinated plan.
- One anesthesia
- One recovery
- Shorter total downtime
- Lower cumulative costs
- More comprehensive results
- Two specialists focused on different anatomy
- Better long term harmony between the face and body
Together, these advantages make combination surgery one of the most powerful ways to achieve balanced, long lasting results with fewer steps and a smoother overall experience.
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Combination Face and Body Plastic Surgery FAQs
Is it safe to combine multiple plastic surgery procedures in one session?
Yes. Studies show that when performed by experienced surgeons with appropriate patient selection, combined cosmetic procedures can be done safely with good aesthetic outcomes and complication rates similar to staged surgeries.
Does combining procedures reduce overall recovery time?
Yes. One of the primary advantages of combined surgery is a single recovery period, reducing overall downtime compared to having separate surgeries months apart.
Does combining procedures reduce anesthesia exposure?
Yes. Combined procedures mean patients undergo anesthesia only once, which minimizes repeated risk exposures compared to multiple separate surgeries.
Do combination procedures lower overall costs?
Yes. Combining procedures typically reduces cumulative costs (operating room, anesthesia, facility fees) compared to doing them separately
Are complication rates higher for combined surgeries?
Some data suggest certain combinations can have higher complication rates than single procedures, especially with procedures like trunk liposuction paired with others. Shared decision-making is essential.
Can breast surgery and abdominoplasty be combined safely?
Yes. Large case series show combined abdominoplasty and breast surgeries can be safe with acceptable complication and revision rates similar to staged approaches when done with careful planning.
Does surgical time affect complication risk?
Yes. Longer operative times correlate with increased risk of morbidity, making careful planning and limiting surgery duration important.
Should patient health influence the decision to combine surgeries?
Absolutely. Patient overall health, goals, and safety considerations drive whether procedures should be combined or staged. No surgery should be done without individualized risk assessment.
Are combined aesthetic procedures more popular than before?
Yes. Demand for combined surgeries continues to grow as patients seek efficient, cohesive results and reduced total recovery time.
Does combining procedures guarantee faster overall healing?
Not always. Recovery complexity depends on the mix of procedures, but combining reduces the total healing timeline because there is only one postoperative period.
Can face and body procedures be safely combined if they are very different anatomically?
Yes — face and body surgery can be combined provided the team carefully plans anesthesia time, operative sequence, and patient safety. Surgeon experience and patient selection matter most.
Are combined surgeries appropriate for everyone?
No. While many healthy patients benefit, some individuals should have procedures staged based on their health, goals, or the complexity of the planned surgery. Shared clinical decision-making is essential.
Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Richard Balikian is a renowned facial plastic surgeon known for his dedication to patients throughout Southern California.
With more than two decades of experience and double board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, he brings together surgical precision and an artist’s eye.
Dr. Balikian is among a select group of specialists whose advanced training is devoted entirely to procedures of the face and neck.
Elite Surgical Skill in Breast & Body Aesthetics
Dr. Tyler Frew is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery of the breast and body.
He is known for delivering natural-looking results through advanced techniques in breast enhancement, tummy tuck, liposuction, and mommy makeover procedures.
Dr. Frew combines surgical expertise with compassionate, patient-focused care, helping each individual restore confidence and achieve their personal aesthetic goals.
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Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery: Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS
Tyler Frew, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
