Rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and fat grafting at once?

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A: These surgeries can be done at the same time

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is very safe and acceptable to perform all of these surgeries at the same time. Just remember that because of the three surgeries that you will be quite swollen above and below the eyes into the cheek areas for several weeks after all three procedures. Fat can also be used from the eyelids for grafting... more

A: Multiple procedures safe, but there will be more recovery for you

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty would be something that I would do first on the same day and follow up that with fat grafting. They can be done concurrently as long as you are ready for the extra recovery with all of those procedures. They are in different areas and will have a less of an effect on each other. Brow Lifting is... more

A: yes.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Multiple procedures are done at the same time. You might be wise to have an evaluation of your brows BEFORE getting your eyelids done to kill 2 birds with one stone.

A: Combining procedures

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Combining procedures is not uncommon and usually very safe as long as the surgical times does not increase significantly. All three that you recommended can be commonly done together.

A: No problem: Rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and fat grafting

By G. Gregory Gallico III, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

You should have no problem having all those procedures at the same time. Synchronous surgery will decrease your total down time and may decrease the total cost. These procedures don't interfere with each other, and all should go well.

A: You can combine several facial plastic procedures.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Addressing several cosmetic concerns is common, For instance, in someone seeking consultation for rhinoplasty, they might benefit most from rhinoplasty along with a chin-implant, and neck liposuction for the most attractive look. I personally do not perform lower lid surgery and fat grafting. I hope this... more

A: Multiple surgeries should be OK

By John Diaz, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

I agree with the other experts on this issue. In general, one should avoid having more than about 6-8 hours or more of cosmetic surgery procedures. You might have more swelling and bruising of the face because of the multiple procedures in this area, but the benefit will be having only one recovery period. The... more

A: Rhinoplasty, fat grafting and blepharoplasty at once

By Edward D. Buckingham, MD - Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

There is not a problem combining the procedures you are looking at doing into one session. In fact there is the benefit of only having one recovery period. There is not really a down side except that you will have a little more swelling because of the length of the procedure, but that will subside... more

A: Multiple surgeries

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

In general, the combination of surgeries you mentioned are probably safe to do but you should definitely listen to your surgeon with regard to your specific procedures. A tip rhinoplasty and upper and lower belpharoplasties are anatomically separate and shold impact each other appreciably. You do not... more

A: Combination of Facial Procedure are Common

By Frank P. Fechner, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is relatively common for us to combine various facial plastic procedures and perform them in one setting. The advantage is that you will have one recovery (although this may be a little longer than if surgeries would be done separately). On the other hand, this extra recovery (about 2 weeks total) maybe... more

More answers to Rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and fat grafting at once?
Chicago - Combined surgery of the nose and eyes.
Jacksonville - Combos like this can be just fine.
Los Angeles - Generally no more than 6 hours of cosmetic surgery at a time
New York City - Rhinoplasty,blepharoplasty and fat graftng done at oneone time