Combined surgery refers to the evaluation of more than one aesthetic or plastic surgery procedure within the same surgical plan, depending on the individual’s needs and surgical suitability.

The aim is to create a holistic approach to the patient’s needs by planning procedures for different areas of the body in harmony with one another.

Not every aesthetic procedure can be performed during the same surgical session. The decision regarding which procedures may be combined is made by a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialist after evaluating the patient’s overall health condition, age, anatomical characteristics, scope of the planned operations, estimated surgery duration, and recovery process.

At Arvinda, the treatment journey of international patients is coordinated on a personalized basis, from the initial evaluation and treatment planning to arrangements in Istanbul and post-treatment follow-up.

Combined plastic surgery may include the evaluation of different procedures such as breast aesthetics, abdominal surgery, and body contouring within the same treatment plan for suitable patients.

During planning, not only aesthetic expectations but also patient safety and the suitability of the surgical process are taken into consideration.

Breast Aesthetics and Body Contouring

In suitable patients, breast aesthetic procedures such as breast lift, breast reduction, or breast augmentation may be evaluated together with tummy tuck surgery or body contouring procedures targeting specific areas.

Tummy Tuck and Body Contouring

A tummy tuck procedure aimed at addressing excess skin and tissue in the abdominal area may be evaluated within the same surgical plan as certain body contouring procedures, depending on the patient’s needs.

Combined Post-Pregnancy Aesthetic Procedures

Multiple procedures may be planned together to address changes in the abdomen, breasts, and body contours following pregnancy and childbirth. This approach is also commonly referred to as a “Mommy Makeover” in the medical literature and international patient communication.

The procedures that can be combined vary from person to person and can only be determined following a physician’s evaluation.

Performing multiple aesthetic surgeries during the same session is not suitable for every patient. The surgeon evaluates the patient’s overall health condition and individual needs to determine whether combining the procedures is appropriate.

Examples of procedures that may be considered within the same treatment plan in suitable patients include:

• Tummy tuck + body contouring
• Breast lift + tummy tuck
• Breast aesthetics + body contouring
• Tummy tuck + breast aesthetics + selected body contouring procedures
• Combined surgical planning for post-pregnancy body changes

These combinations are examples only and do not mean that the same procedures can be performed together for every patient.

There is no fixed number of aesthetic procedures that can safely be performed in the same surgical session for every patient.

During planning, the scope of the procedures and the patient’s health condition are more important than the number of procedures. Factors such as the total duration of the planned surgeries, characteristics of the procedures, the patient’s age, existing medical conditions, previous surgeries, and factors that may affect the recovery process are evaluated.

For this reason, performing more procedures in a single session is not always the most appropriate approach. When necessary, surgical procedures may be divided and planned for different periods.

Preoperative evaluation is important for patient safety in individuals being considered for combined surgery.

As part of the evaluations deemed necessary by the physician, the following information may be reviewed:

• Overall health condition
• Previous surgeries
• Chronic medical conditions
• Regularly used medications and treatments
• Allergy history
• Smoking and tobacco use
• Previous aesthetic surgeries
• Scope of the planned procedures

Necessary tests and consultations are determined according to the patient’s health condition and the planned surgical procedures.

Arvinda works in coordination with contracted healthcare institutions while organizing access to healthcare services and treatment processes in Türkiye for international patients.

Within this framework, healthcare services can also be organized at selected hospitals within Medipol Health Group.

Medipol Mega University Hospital

Located in Istanbul and bringing together different medical specialties within the same hospital complex, Medipol Mega University Hospital is among Arvinda’s contracted hospitals where healthcare services can be provided for international patients.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital

Located on the European side of Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital is one of the contracted healthcare centers where international patients can receive healthcare services, with its broad range of medical specialties and hospital infrastructure.

Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital

Located in Acıbadem on the Asian side of Istanbul, MEDİPOL Acıbadem Regional Hospital is among the hospitals where healthcare services across different specialties are provided and international patient processes can be organized.

Hospital and physician planning is determined according to the requested procedure, the patient’s health condition, physician evaluation, and organizational suitability.