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

asked 2 years ago by david135 in california, USA
Latest answer by Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Question viewed 747 times
Tags: age 55-64, abdomen, neck, male, 170-189 lbs, 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 4 in, safety

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?

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

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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
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

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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.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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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
Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD

Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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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
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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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.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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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

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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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.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

+1

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.
Harrison C. Putman III, MD

Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.specialface.com

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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

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Combined procedures safe?

The question of whether combined procedures is safe is multi-factorial. It depends on the patient's age and health, what procedures are being considered, the anticipated length of the surgery, and the surgical setting, to name just a few. It sounds as if the procedures you are considering combining would be reasonable in the hands of most surgeons.
W. Tracy Hankins, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
+1

Face lift combined with other surgery

A facelift can certainly be combined with other procedures, it really depends upon the length of surgery time and how extensive the works is going to be.  
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Risk of facial procedures combined with liposuctio

That is certainly many procedures to undergo in one setting and would likely be no less than 4 hours. In some instances, surgeons may use assistannts to expedite the time under general anesthesia. .
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Safety of combined Facelift and Tummy Liposuction

If you are otherwise in good health the only risk indicator is the duration of time under anesthesia. In truth there is alarm bell that goes off after 6-7 hours of anesthesia but we know from large case studies that such cases have higher complication rates than shorter cases. If your Facelift and tummy liposuction can be done in that time period your risks will not be overly high as long as you are kept warm in the OR and properly hydrated with IV fluids. Dr. P. Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift and Liposuction

Since I do not perform abdominal liposuction, this is not an option for my patients. As long as the amount of liposuction is small and as mentioned by Dr. Pearlman, the procedure is not in excess of 6 or so hours, it is probably safe to consider concomitant Facelift and Liposuction (as long as appropriate deep venous thrombosis measures are taken). However, one potential negative aspect would be two remote sites of discomfort and wound care.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Multiple procedures can be done safely

It is both common and safe to have multiple procedures done IF you have an experienced plastic surgeon, anethesiologist and relatively healthy patient. In general the longer the surgery time, the higher the risks. For a long procedure, keeping the patient warm and preventing blood clots in the legs are important factors. You and your plastic surgeon should decide what is best for you.
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon
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Patients can have a facelift and conservative liposuction at the same time

There are a few determining points about having these two procedures together. First, surgery should not run more than 6 to 7 hours. If so, the medical risks increase. A qualified surgeon will likely take all precautions including compression boots to prevent clots in the legs. So if you are planning a number of body areas plus a Facelift surgery may be too extensive for one sitting. Lastly, make sure your doctor is a specialist in both procedures. Many surgeons excel in one or the other but... more
Steven J. Pearlman, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Safety of combining procedures

Each combination needs to be individually assessed with each patient. If you are referring to liposuction of the body, then the two procedures should not interfere with each other anatomically. The length of the surgery, the fluid shifts that might occur, and the positioning of a patient might impact a surgeon's decision. I would also advise discussing the sequence of procedures. You should prioritize your concerns in the event the operation needs to be curtailed and reconcile that with... more
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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