Since scarless breast implant surgery or transaxillary breast augmentation uses a small incision hidden in the natural underarm crease and is often associated with a smooth, painfree recovery, many patients may be candidates for combining it with other cosmetic procedures. Undergoing multiple procedures during a single surgery can offer several potential benefits, including improved overall body balance, a more complete aesthetic result, the convenience of a single recovery period, and greater cost-effectiveness.
This blog will explore why patients may choose a combination procedure and the benefits it can provide.
What Are the Benefits of Procedures Combined With Scarless Breast Implant Surgery?
Transaxillary breast augmentation, also known as Dr. Lo’s scarless breast implant surgery, involves saline or silicone/Gummy Bear implants placement through a small incision made in the natural creases of your armpit instead of directly on the breast. Because the incision is placed in the depths of the underarm rather than on the breast itself, this approach avoids incisions through the breast tissue, leaving no visible scars on the breasts.
For appropriate candidates, this breast procedure can often be combined with other popular cosmetic surgeries for a more overall balanced body appearance. Common procedures combined with scarless breast implant surgery may include tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, or labiaplasty. Scarless breast implant surgery may also be incorporated into a customized Mommy Makeover.
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Combining other procedures with your scarless breast surgery, or transaxillary breast augmentation, can provide a streamlined, more convenient path toward your aesthetic goals. The most notable benefits include the following:
- One Surgery: Combining surgeries eliminates the need for multiple operations. This allows patients to plan for one procedure, save on preparation time, and avoid undergoing anesthesia multiple times. For example, you may need to arrange time off work, transportation, childcare, and post-operative support only once. These considerations can reduce the stress associated with preparing for surgery multiple times.
- Streamlined Recovery: The recovery for combination procedures is consolidated into a single downtime period. Rather than recovering from multiple surgeries at different times, patients complete one comprehensive recovery period. This can be helpful for patients with busy schedules, whether related to work, family responsibilities, social events, or exercise routines.
- More Cost-Effective: Combining your scarless breast augmentation procedure with other surgeries may reduce overall treatment costs, as you may only pay facility or anesthesia fees once rather than multiple times.
- Complete Body Contouring: If you have aesthetic goals beyond breast enhancement, combining multiple procedures can help you achieve a more balanced look all at once instead of one area at a time. A more contoured midsection can complement your enhanced breast contours and overall silhouette. This may be great for patients who have experienced pregnancy, aging, or significant weight changes and have multiple areas of their body that need contouring treatment.
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How Does Combining Scarless Breast Implant Surgery With Other Plastic Surgery Procedures Affect the Recovery Process?
Recovering from a combination procedure often involves a single recovery period rather than multiple separate recovery periods. When planning for your surgery, you may only need to plan time off work, at-home assistance, limited physical activity, and follow-up visits once.
However, this means that you may have more involved recovery guidelines. With scarless breast implant surgery alone, many patients can return to work and light daily activities within several days, although strenuous exercise and heavy lifting are typically restricted for a longer period. Combining scarless breast augmentation with additional surgical procedures, such as a tummy tuck for excess skin or liposuction for stubborn fat collections, may require longer recovery and activity restrictions.
This is why personalized consultation and planning are crucial. The healing process for combining scarless breast implant surgery with other procedures is not universal; it depends on your individual anatomy, the complexity of your surgery, your healing response, and specific post-operative instructions.
How Does Combining Scarless Breast Augmentation With Other Procedures Affect Cost?
Surgical pricing is affected by several factors beyond your plastic surgeon’s fee. These include:
- Operating room or facility fees
- Anesthesia fees
- Pre-operative appointments
- Post-operative visits and supplies
When surgeries are performed separately, you may end up paying such fees more than once. When done in one surgical session, your overall cost will be less..
You may also save on indirect expenses you’d normally incur for multiple surgeries, such as taking more time off work, arranging transport more than once, and planning for multiple recovery timelines.
However, as with planning your recovery, considering the costs of your combination procedure is best done with a personal consultation. A consultation will provide a comprehensive estimate based on your individual situation, cosmetic goals, and the recommended procedures to give your desired results.
Learn More About Combining Your Scarless Breast Implant Surgery in Philadelphia
While it has many appealing benefits, combining your scarless breast implant surgery with other procedures is a significant consideration that requires experienced, compassionate guidance. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Adrian Lo and his highly skilled surgical team can help you determine the best approach for achieving your aesthetic goals and improving your self-confidence.
With over two decades of experience performing complex breast and body contouring procedures, Dr. Lo continues to refine and advance his signature scarless breast implant technique. His mastery of transaxillary techniques and patient-first approach to care will ensure that you feel both educated and empowered about your combination procedure options.
If you’re in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including Philadelphia, Marlton, Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel, or you are traveling from out of town, a consultation with Dr. Lo is the best way to learn more about your personalized treatment plan. Get in touch with our office today by calling (215) 829-6900 or completing the online contact form.