Is it better to have Eyelid surgery now and Facelift later?

I'm 52 and have less than $10K to spend. What's the best value for the money?

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A: Depends on your presenting anatomy

William Portuese, MD

It all depends on the presenting anatomy as to whether or not a blepharoplasty or facelift is needed at age 52. Some patients are not ready yet at that age. It really depends upon what the patient’s needs, goals, and desires are, and it is important to make sure that the surgeon can deliver on those... more

A: Facelift & Forehead Lift

Nabil Fanous, MD

When doing a facelift, we do it in two parts. Firstly, we do a regular facelift (incisions in front and behind the ears with a tightening of the skin and muscle mass), but it is also possible to perform a forehead lift during the same procedure. What this achieves is a lifting of the forehead/eye area... more

A: Eyelid or Facelift Surgery

Richard W. Fleming, MD

I suggest you do the following: 1. Find a good surgeon you trust. 2. Determine what bothers you the most. 3. If possible,it is always best to do both at the same time. 3. If finances are a consideration, which they are for most of us, you will select the surgery that meets your immediate needs or save enough... more

A: How to Prioritize Facelift and Eyelid Surgery

David L. Mobley, MD

 While it is ideal to combine these two procedures to save 2 weeks of recovery time,  sometimes this is not possible due to finances.   Heres how to decide which to do first: 1. Eyelids First:   If you believe you look tired or note bags and extra skin around your eyes, I would have the... more

A: Timing of facelift and eyelid surgery

Richard P. Rand, MD

Ideally, these can be done together but do not do this by going to a deeply discounted surgeon as the best doctors will cost more.  The answer of course depends on your anatomy but I would say that in 90% of cases, the face looks younger and more rested if you do your eyes without the face than if you do... more

A: Timing of facial rejuvenation procedures

Randolph Capone, MD

This is a great question and very commonly asked. Generally speaking, you should target that aspect of your face that bothers you most when dealing with limited resources. Try to get the best "bang for your buck" so to speak. It may be that rejuvenating the upper 1/3 of your face (upper/lower... more

A: Eyelids vs facelift

Steven Wallach, MD

Limited resources can certainly put a crimp in your desire to have facial rejuvenation.  As to which one will give you the msot bang for your buck, it really depends upon what bothers you the most.

A: Should I do my eyelids or my facelift first?

Sirish Maddali, MD

 If you find a surgeon you trust, as all the other doctors have mentioned, that is step one. Then, identify which portion of your face bothers you the most. If both the face and the eyes are just as important, then you should consider the cost of both procedures and find a way to wait and save for the... more

A: Depends on your anatomy

Sam Speron, MD

Hi, Thank you for your question. You could possibly get both of the procedures done at the same time which would be the most cost effective approach. However, you definitely want to consider other things such as your health, length of time in OR which increases your risks, recovery, etc. Don't let the cost of... more

A: Face Rejuvenation

Farbod Esmailian, MD

It really depends on what bothers you most.  It would be ideal to have it all done at the same time so you have one down time, one anesthesia and one recovery.  However I understand from a financial standpoint, this is not always possible. So I would recommend you decide what bothers you most and do... more

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