Is It Safe to Have Facelift and Liposuction at Same Time?

I am considering Facelift/Neck Lift procedures and Liposuction of abdominal area. I am 63 white male in good shape, 6'1", 180 lbs. Is this too much for one surgery?

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Facelift or necklift and concurrent abdominal liposuction

Although it seems like a good idea to have everything performed at the same time under one anesthetic session, the longer the case, the higher the potential for complications to occur. These complications can be more that just problems with the surgical site, but, also major complications such as infection or thrombosis that would require hospitalization. Not all facelifts require the same amount of surgical time and not all liposuction does either. At 6'1" and 180 lbs, I would... more

Combining facelift and liposuction surgery

Combining surgeries does theoretically increase the risk of complications, especially if the "magic number" of 6 hours is exceeded. Yet there are many series of very experienced surgeons which show very high safety profiles with combined procedures. We have patients sign a separate consent form indicating that the risks of combined procedures may be greater than the procedures performed individually (because of court precedent). However, I'm not sure myself that this is truly... more

Safety concerns combining liposuction with a facelift

Hi David135 - A moderate amount of liposuction with a facelift should be fine. The amount of time in the operating room sounds like it will be around 6-8 and if you're in good shape as you indicated you should be okay. I would strongly suggest an overnight stay in the hospital at which you're having your procedures. This will help with the immediate recovery and pain control. If you're considering a lot of liposuction (entire abdomen with hips) then I would separate the two procedures. ... more

Liposuction and Facellift Safe?

All procedures have some risk, but multiple procedures done together create a risk that probably is greater than the sum of the independent risks. These are elecitve procedures and you should not compromise your health for convenience. The safest manner in which to proceed is to do the surgery that would give you the improvement in your body's condition which displeases you the most. Then heal and when fully recovered, consider having the second procedure several months later. more

Combining facelift and abdominal liposuction?

I would not personally advocate this combination of procedures. In my opinion, you are increasing the risks by extending the surgery to closer to the maximum safe time for elective outpatient cosmetic surgery - 6 hours. I think your surgeon can also do a better job for you on each area by separating them and really focusing on each individually.

Safety of Liposuction and a Facelift Done at the Same Time

It is not infrequent to do combination surgery including a face and necklift with liposuction of the abdominal area or any other area if the patient is healthy. This can be done in a reasonable time period, (i.e. six hours or less). The most important thing is that you’re healthy and to do it within an accredited operating room with a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and CRNA. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to do these procedure combinations and it is safe if you have the expertise... more

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

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Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Facelift and liposuction commonly done simultaneously

Certainly, a face/neck lift and liposuction of the abdominal area can be performed simultaneously. These are commom procedures that can be done simultaneously without any problems whatsoever.

Facelift and Liposuction can be done in your case

Since you are in good health, it should be a safe procedure with standard anesthetic and postoperative precautions. While I specialize in facial plastic surgery, I have performed facelifts along with a plastic surgeon colleague doing body procedures simultaneously many times. This should be no exception in your case under normal circumstances.

Facelift and Liposuction is safe on healthy patient

It is safe to do both a facelift and abdominal liposuction at the same time as long as the patient is in good health. If a patient's medical condition makes this an unacceptable risk, neither procedure should be done.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Safe to do a facelift and liposuction at the same time

We have performed these together for more than 30 years without any complication. Of course, the state of the art facility with the latest equipment including pressure stockings to prevent clots are always used. I, myself, had these done at the same time.