Is it possible to get facial implants and a face lift in one procedure?

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I have significant asymmetry in my face due to birth trauma from the umbilical chord. Moreover, I have a lot of loose skin on my face. Was wondering if I could get bespoke facial implants (mandible and cheek) and have a face lift and buccal fat removal in the same procedure

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I also answered your other similar question from 9/18/23. Generally, your risk for complications increases after your surgery length exceeds 4.5-5 hours. For the specific procedures you have listed, it is possible to do all these procedures together during one surgery. It makes sense to perform the facelift and facial implants in the same surgery, given that the wide exposure provided by the facelift would provide access for the implant placement. The buccal fat pad removal could be performed quickly during the same operation as well. Hope this helps! 
Best, 
Dr. Donald Groves 
Plastic Surgeon

Andrew L. Greensmith, MBChB, FRACS · Answer

This is indeed possible and not commonly done as most surgeons prefer nano or microfat grafting over facial implants and it is less risky at the same time as a face/neck surgery

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Facial asymmetry is quite common. In many cases doing things like facial
Implants does more harm than good. So I’m
Not a fan of using them

Russel S. Palmer, MD · Answer

You can. A facelift can be an excellent time to place facial implants, and also it is easy to remove buccal fat during when doing a facelift.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Again, you did not post photos, so I cannot be specific. You need to be evaluated to see what can be done and how many procedures it might take.

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