Can a breast augmentation and face, neck and eyelid lift be performed at the same time?

Combination procedures can be done safely and effectively many times. One of the key elements is the length of the surgery. Generally, cosmetic procedures ideally should last less than 7-8 hours. It significantly increases healing time and recovery time for very long procedures. So, one of the questions is: how long does it take your surgeon to perform a face, neck, and eyelid lift in combination with a breast augmentation. In addition, while none of these procedures have a high bacteria load, you want to be cognizant of any bacterial seeding during a breast augmentation, and the timing of the perioperative antibiotics may be important when performing a combination procedure.

Hi,

While it's technically possible to combine breast augmentation with a facelift, neck lift, and eyelid surgery, it's generally not recommended. Longer surgery times increase the risk of complications, especially for older patients. A facelift and neck lift alone can take 5-6 hours, and adding breast augmentation extends this to 7 hours or more. This prolonged procedure increases the risk of complications, particularly for patients over 50 who may have underlying health conditions. For these reasons, many surgeons prefer to perform these procedures in two separate sessions to minimize risk and prioritize patient safety, even though it means two recovery periods. However, combining the procedures might be considered for younger healthy patients.

My comments and recommendations are solely based on your text and are subject to change. I always recommend a face-to-face consultation with a specialist to plan the treatment.

Best wishes, Dr. Surmeli.

Thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible to perform breast augmentation along with a face, neck, and eyelid lift in the same surgical session, particularly considering your excellent health, normal BMI, and healthy lifestyle. However, it's important to note that combining these procedures will increase the total duration of the surgery. To minimize complications, safe operating time is generally kept under 6 to 8 hours. If the total time required exceeds these safety limits, your surgeon may recommend staging the surgeries.