Combining plastic surgery procedures is a great way to achieve high-quality, more complete results than with individual procedures. At Lyle Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Center, Dr. Glenn Lyle commonly combines procedures to restore overall shape and symmetry and refine contour in a single, cohesive plan. For procedures like mommy makeovers or breast augmentation, it’s often recommended to combine several procedures to better meet your aesthetic goals.
The Most Effective Pairings for Fuller, More Balanced Results
Which combination procedures are recommended for better results?
Combination procedures are typically recommended when one procedure alone will not fully address the changes you want to correct. Breast augmentation with lift, also called augmentation mastopexy, is designed to restore volume while also addressing sagging. A mommy makeover is a customized combination of procedures that often includes breast enhancement, tummy tuck, and liposuction to address common post-pregnancy changes.
Combination options Dr. Lyle often uses to improve results include:
- Breast augmentation with lift to restore volume while repositioning the breast and nipple
- Tummy tuck with breast augmentation to address the abdomen and breasts together
- Liposuction added to a mommy makeover plan to refine the waist and silhouette
- Breast lift paired with implants when laxity and deflation occur together
These combinations are recommended for their complementary nature, which helps curate a more comprehensive treatment plan.
How Combined Procedures Are Performed in One Surgical Plan
What happens during combination procedures?
Combination procedures are carefully sequenced so that each step supports the next.
For a breast augmentation with lift:
- Lyle typically places the implants first
- The lift comes next to remove excess skin and reposition the breasts for a more youthful contour.
- This procedure is performed as an outpatient surgery under general anesthesia at a fully accredited, state-of-the-art surgical facility.
For a mommy makeover:
- The sequence is customized to the procedures included, but the goal stays the same: rejuvenate, tighten, and contour
- Focus is determined by areas affected by pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, aging, or weight change
- The procedure often includes some combination of tummy tuck, breast surgery
- Surgical time can vary based on the procedures included.
Combination treatment plans are customizable based on each patient’s unique goals and schedules.
Why Combination Procedures Can Look More “Complete”
What are the benefits of combination procedures?
Combination procedures often produce better results because they address related changes simultaneously. Many patients who need breast augmentation with lift have both volume loss and drooping from pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, or weight fluctuations. When implants are paired with a lift, the result is designed to improve size, shape, and position together, creating a more balanced breast contour and better symmetry than either procedure alone.
In a mommy makeover, multiple procedures are intentionally combined to address common concerns like loose abdominal skin, weakened abdominal muscles, and changes in breast shape or volume.
Key benefits patients often associate with combination procedures include:
- A more cohesive result because related concerns are treated together
- Better contour balance between the upper body and midsection
- Improved symmetry and a more youthful position in breast procedures
- Renewed confidence as results matches clothing fit and body proportion
The biggest advantage is creating a plan that meets multiple goals at once. A breast augmentation with lift is designed to restore fullness and address sagging in a single plan, while a mommy makeover can align breast and abdominal improvements to create a more intentional final silhouette.
Building the Right Combination for Your Goals
How do you decide what procedures to combine?
The best combination procedures are chosen based on anatomy, lifestyle, and what is driving the concern. During your consultation, Dr. Lyle will assess your medical history, current health, and the areas you want to improve. He will explain your options, review your expected outcomes, and walk you through recovery timelines so that you can make a confident decision. Dr. Lyle’s consultation style emphasizes listening, clear education, and personalized recommendations so that you can leave informed rather than overwhelmed.
Here is what typically guides a smart combination plan:
- Whether your concern is volume loss, laxity, excess skin, or contour imbalance
- How your skin quality and anatomy influence the need for lift or tightening
- Your recovery support at home and the time you can realistically take off
- The procedures that will work together to create the most balanced result
When procedures are paired thoughtfully, the result often looks more complete because each step supports the next.
Schedule a consultation for combining procedures with Dr. Lyle today
Dr. Glenn Lyle brings careful planning, precise technique, and steady follow-through to combination procedures in Raleigh, NC. Ready to explore which combination procedures will best meet your goals? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Lyle today.
