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.

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

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

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. 

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.

The key question regarding any elective surgery is whether you are healthy and whether your internist and/or family doctor confirms you are healthy to undergo elective surgery. Patient safety always comes first.I recommend that all my patients with medical conditions or who are over 50 have a preoperative medical check up and all the age appropriate tests to be sure they are in great shape.Your board certified Plastic Surgeon should be able to tell you what anesthesia is required for the surgery you are having and the length of the proposed surgery. Always be honest with your medical doctor so together you can decide whether your medical history and your health status is appropriate to undergo combined surgery. Good luck 

An implant replacement can be safely carried out when you have your facelift. All of us have diffrebt recipes for success. If this is recommendation made by your surgeon, it's commonly done and your recovery should not be extended. Good luck