We encourage those who are contemplating multiple facial cosmetic procedures to consider the following benefits of combination surgery over singular surgeries.

There are three distinct advantages of combining surgeries over individual procedures. Listed below are the three advantages, but aside from the obvious benefits, we like our patients to think about our planet and about “being green”. One surgery vs multiple equal less surgical supplies needed, less gas consumed and less electricity.

Anesthesia

Undergoing anesthesia one time vs several is a major benefit of combining facial cosmetic surgeries. Twilight anesthesia administered by Dr. Robinson is a less invasive anesthesia compared to general anesthesia, but your body still needs to recover from being in a medicated state. To learn more about our anesthesia methods, please refer to our anesthesia section of our website.

Recovery

When a patient undergoes multiple individual surgeries within a relatively brief period of time, discomfort and recovery can be prolonged unnecessarily. One recovery period provides less discomfort time, bruising & swelling and overall “wear ‘n tear” on the body. Recovery time from a neck lift, face lift and blepharoplasty done as one surgery can take ten days to 3 weeks, while a patient who has the same procedures individually over a longer period of time may need a total of 30 to 40 days for recovery!

Needless to say, the benefits from combination surgeries far out-weigh their individual counterparts. Post operative appointments are another aspect to consider, not only for the time needed away from home or the job for each post op appointment, but also for the pre-arranged transportation needed the day of surgery.

Cost

Combining surgeries is the most cost-effective. Dr. Robinson offers a break in his physician’s fee when combining procedures. One surgery also means one payment for the operating room and anesthesia, one set of medications and less days off from work.

If you would like to know more about the concept of combination surgery or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Robinson regarding your candidacy for combining surgery, please call 503-635-8930 or email us today!