How Soon After One Procedure Can Another Be Performed?
asked 1 year ago by Dlite in California
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Tags: combination, multiple, time between, timing
A plastic surgeon I consulted with told me she'd be more comfortable doing the plastic surgery in stages, say, breast lift/reduction first, then face lift. How soon after the first could I have the other?
4 answers to How Soon After One Procedure Can Another Be Performed?
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Wait at least 3 weeks
I usually wait at least 3 weeks and ALWAYS check the blood count (Hb/HCT) one week prior to the next operation. Also I examine the patient to see how they are healing.
From MIAMI DR. B
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Time between cosmetic procedures
The time between procedures should be greater the older you are because recovery after surgery is slower in the elderly. If you are young and healthy the procedures could be performed as close to a week or 2 apart. Since most facelift patients are 40+ years of age it would likely be better for you to wait at least a month between procedures.
Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Staging procedures
The answer is different for different patients. However, if you are staging procedures it would be best to wait at least a month between the surgeries. This will allow your body to recover from the first procedure and anesthesia before the next one. Good luck.
