Mini Face Lift or Blepharoplasty: Which to Do First?

It is best to do them at once.  One recovery, less cost, and look great.  If not possible to do them at once, do the one that you would like corrected the most.  

FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime.​ Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

A mini lift treats sagging jowls, and upper lid surgery removes the excess upper lid skin and fat. These two procedures are often performed together, the advantage being one recovery period. So there is no "right" answer to the question of which to do first. I would do the surgery that will make you feel better--what do you notice when you look into the mirror--the eyes or jowls? Fix the one first that bothers you the most. 

Both procedures can look very natural if done properly and can be done in either order.  I would start with the part of the face that bothers you most first. 

The eyes make the most dramatic impact because that is what others notice first. Also, it is an easier recovery that may work you up to the lift. Hope that helps...

There is no right answer to the question; either can be performed first. Once you have fully recovered, the next surgeon would modify his or her procedure based on the results from the first. However, I do wonder why you are looking at two separate surgeons for your blepharoplasty and mini lift. These can easily be accomplished in one procedure, saving you a second period of downtime and recovery. I would recommend continuing your search until you find one board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has expertise both in blepharoplasty and mini-lifts and get them both done at the same time. I hope this helps.

Hi christina 123These procedure can be performed together or independently. It is important to address the area which concerns you the most - first. However some choose to have the procedures together as the recovery time will be shorter for one rather than two separate times doing them independently.The recovery time for upper eye lid surgery will be about 5-7 days of bruising and swelling and for mini face lift is very much dependent on the surgeon and the technique that they perform. Ask your surgeon about the recovery time and ask to see his before and after pictures and contact previous patients so that you are fully informed.It is important to have the muscle tightening for the face as otherwise skin tightening only will have a short longevity.

Depending on your concerns, either of these procedures can be performed first, or they can be performed in conjunction with one another at the same time. It is important to discuss with your surgeon what are of concern is your priority.

Hi and thanks for your question.  I would highly recommend doing both at the same time. I very often do both procedures at the time.  The advantages are a single healing period, lower surgicenter/anesthesia fees and lower procedure fee for combining the procedures.

There's no reason why you shouldn't consider having the two surgeries together, except for cost. Any experienced surgeon should be able to help you.