Should all filler be removed before facelift?

Fillers and/ or fat transfers to the face alone to restore volume can really be effective in restoring youthfulness.  Using them in conjunction with a facelift can make the results not only more dramatic but more natural and longer lasting.  The only reason I can think of to try to remove the fillers prior to a facelift is if fat transfers were planned for the areas where you currently have fillers (so you know where and how much fat to graft) otherwise you will have no idea how much fat to graft in the areas currently occupied by the fillers (which will eventually go away after the facelift).  If this is the case, the other option would be to wait until the fillers are gone before you proceed with the facelift and fat transfers.  All this should be discussed with a board certified plastic surgeon during your consultation prior to proceeding.  Best wishes.

No it is not necessary to have filler removed prior to facelift surgery.  However, if a volumizing procedure is planned such as fat grafting, it is best that all filler is dissolved and gone prior to surgery so that appropriate volumization is possible.  Good luck!

Your fillers do not need to be removed. Obtain a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to get their opinion about what needs to be done. Often this includes a face and neck lift with liposuction and fat injections to deficient areas.