I'm 53. Is is safe to have a Facelift at the same time as I replace a deflated breast implant?

Hi Keto.  You can absolutely have a facelift with cosmetic breast surgery including implant exchange.  The only factor to consider is how much time your surgeon needs to do both.  I like to keep operating times at most 6 to 6 and 1/2 hours in order to keep surgical and anesthetic risks low.  If your surgeon takes a lot of time to do a facelift, then he or she may want to stage the procedures.  I have performed these together as well as eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) at the same time with excellent results.  Be sure you see an experienced surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Hello and thanks for your question.An in person examination is needed. The key is safety. you also need a medical clearance to make sure there is minimum risk.Best wishes,Dr Sajjadian

Both procedures can be done safely at the same time, but you should understand how lengthy the procedure will be.  If the procedure extends beyond 5 hours, the anesthesia risks go up. but most surgeons could complete both procedures in less than 5 hours.

Although this is an unusual combination it's no problem to Replace a failed implant at the same time As having a facelift.

The implant replacement should only take about 30 minutes, and depending on how long the facelift is it should be reasonable to combine them. You will find a wide range of times estimated for facelift surgery so it is good to know what your surgeon's total estimated surgical time is. At 53 you are at an excellent age for a natural looking facelift.

Multiple cosmetic surgical procedures involving the face and
neck are technically feasible to be performed at the same surgical event if
general anesthesia chosen. However, multiple variables like the type of
procedures (e.g. mini lift ~2 hours, vs. full malar fat pad facelift ~ 4.5
hours), total length of the combined procedures (e.g. 3 hours vs. 9 hours),
number of surgeons involved (e.g. single surgeon vs. double surgeon or surgeon
and a surgical PA), etc. should be taken into the account to determine the
safety of undergoing combined procedures during the same anesthetic event. Patients may undergo facelift under pure local
anesthesia without IV sedation or general anesthesia thus maximizing safety and
minimizing the risks associated with this last two anesthetic modalities

This is an interesting question and deserve a careful answer. When a saline implant deflates especially if there is a delay in surgery, the capsule  around the implant shrinks and a capsulotomy, often circumferential is need to avoid a harder breast after the operation. This will require a general anesthetic for most surgeon. A full facelift which typically, at least in my hands takes about three hous to do can easily be done under a local anesthetic with moderate or conscious sedation. If you were my patient I would advise you to do a short general anesthetic for the implant exchange and do the facelift at a different time. You also have to understand that the breast implant surgeon might not be the ideal choice for your facelift unless you know that he is a doctor with lots of experience in both procedures.

It is certainly possible to do both procedures at the same time!  Just make sure your plastic surgeon is experienced with revision breast surgery and cosmetic facial procedures. 

As long as you are healthy without significant medical problems it is safe to have a breast implant replacement and a facelift combined. Keeping the procedure to a reasonable time (under 7 hours) and having performed in a certified facility with an anesthesiologist is also in your best interest.  Make sure you are also evaluated by your primary care physician to ensure that you do not have an hidden medical problems. Best wishes!

It is very common to perform combination procedures, taken that you are medically cleared for surgery. Make sure that you seek an Experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for consultation.

While it is possible to have multiple procedures done it is always best to discuss with your surgeon as he can decide the best course of action to take depending on your specific needs and concerns.