Can a facelift be done if I wear a CPAP mask?

Thank you for your question.  Yes, you should be able to wear your CPAP mask after having a facelift.  Be sure to to discuss with your surgeon that you wear this at night.  Possibly you may be able to use the nasal pillows rather than the full facemask.  This would be a topic to discuss with both your sleep physician and your surgeon.  The main point is to be sure and be careful when you placed the mask on her face after having surgery.I hope that this helps!–David Gilpin

Yes, you can have a facelift and wear your CPAP mask. You may need to cover the areas of the facelift with gauze before you strap in the CPAP mask. Just be careful around the area and things should be fine.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation Specialist

Hello,Thanks for your question. Yes, you can use a CPAP device after facelift surgery. I've had many patients over the years need to used CPAP during recovery from facial cosmetic surgery. It is safest to continue its use to reduce the risk of complications.Good luck,Dr. Shah

Hi,The best advice I can offer is for you to bring your mask with you to your consultation with your surgeon. The surgeon can view how you wear it and offer his/hr advice and opinion. Good luck.

Hello and thanks for the question. I do not think that CPAP use prevents you from considering a facelift surgery.  The main issue will be managing the incisions in the immediate post-operative period.  Generally the incisions for a facelift go around the ear. For the first week or so you will be asked to apply ointment to these areas. You will want to avoid too much pressure or pulling on these incision sites. There are many options for preventing problems with the incisions, including the use of some small gauze pads.
I would recommend seeing a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon to discuss the procedure in its entirety. Make sure to specifically discuss the CPAP mask, in fact you may want to consider bringing the mask with you to your consultation.
Hope that helps and good luck

Rob

YES.   If you plan to have a
face lift and If you wear a CPAP at night then you will certainly want to let
your surgeon know that ahead of time.  The procedure may be performed however
most surgeons require you to wear a compression garment after the procedure for
2-6 weeks. Because of swelling and the garment the CPAP mask may need to be
adjusted to fit.  Some extra care will be needed to place the CPAP mask
after surgery to ensure it is not injuring the incision lines or causing to
much compression in an area.  Also, you may feel more difficulty breathing
because of the swelling and compression.  Many surgeons would require you
to receive a preoperative medical clearance from your primary doctor to ensure
it is safe for you to have the procedure.

Dear rjlface,

It is possible to do a facelift wearing a CPAP mark. It may be uncomfortable and may leave temporary depressions in the skin after wearing the mask, but no permanent marks. 

Yes, we have performed many facelifts on patients with a CPAP machine. It's best to use the machine during your postoperative convalescence after a facelift and minimize the narcotic usage.

We have had several patients with your exact situation.  We ask them to bring the mask in prior to surgery so that we can be sure to adequately wrap the face after surgery, so that the CPAP will not effect the healing process.  A little bit of planning goes a long way.

I recently had a patient with this problem. she was able to use a nasal device, rather than the full face mask and she did fine. Perhaps you could talk to your sleep physician about that option. Best of luck