Is it safe to combine a facelift with a revision rhinoplasty?

Hello, hope you are well. In general, it is my recommendation to combine procedures whenever possible to consolidate downtime and avoid the separate recovery periods. Generally speaking, it is safe to combine facelift and revision rhinoplasty surgery. There may be logistical reasons to prevent that from happening when two surgeons are involved, but this is something I do routinely in my practice without hesitation. Good luck!

Dr. Tower

Thank you for your query. Combining the two procedures will depend on the extent of revision rhinoplasty and Face lift procedures. If either of it is extensive and will take a long time, it is best to do them separately. I usually wait for a few weeks (ideally six) before I do the second procedure, although the second procedure can be done sooner. Please talk to both your surgeons , discuss your concerns and make a .decision. All the best!.

This is a very good question since it depends on what is required. Potentially it is possible but revision rhinoplasty is a very variable procedure. It can be short in which case this should be feasible with the facelift. However, if the revision rhinoplasty is complex and requires grafts such as rib cartilage grafts this in itself can be a three to four hour procedure in some cases. You would then be best staging the prcedures at least three months apart as a minimum.
The same cam be true for a facelift since after assessment if it comes to light that you need a necklift with the facelift ( which is the case in quite a majority of cases) and other ancillary procedures such as blepharoplasty or fat transfer which can optimise the result.
You may have seen facelifts being performed with rhinoplasty on line and on social media but often the rhinoplasty is a more straightforward and simpler type of rhinoplasty in these cases.
I would recommend a consultation to make this assessment.
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Hello and thank you for your question. This is a very common question that I get from my patients. How much surgery is too much in one day? In my practice, it is very common for me to perform multiple procedures in the same day including a deep plane facelift and rhinoplasty. The main benefit, as you stated, is having only one recovery period. In your situation with two different surgeons it becomes tricky. It is generally best to avoid prolonged periods of anesthesia. Many surgeons have widely varying operative times for each procedure so it would be important to ask each of them how long their portion of the surgery would take. Typically, surgeons that specialize in these procedures and have more experience will be able to perform both surgeries in a reasonable amount of time. However, there are always exceptions to this. Another potential benefit is the overall cost of surgery can sometimes be less if doing both procedures at the same time rather than staging them. I would encourage you to schedule multiple in person or virtual consultations with surgeons who specialize in facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty procedures. You should feel 100% confident when picking a surgeon to meet your aesthetic goals. Good luck!

As long as you are in good health and have no contraindications, here should be no reason that you cannot have your facelift and a revision rhinoplasty performed at the same time. The key would be to have the surgeons coordinate their operative schedules to meet your request. Surgery less than six hours long has fewer complications associated with it and so you could speak to the two surgeons to be sure that they could complete their part, combined, in that timeframe. As long as you’re a healthy person, it shouldn’t be any problem to complete these separate operations at the same time.

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Combining a facelift with a revision rhinoplasty is a decision that requires careful consideration of several factors, including the potential benefits, risks, and your overall health. Here's an overview of what to consider:

1. Benefits of Combining Procedures
Combining a facelift with a revision rhinoplasty can be advantageous in some cases. Performing both procedures simultaneously can offer a comprehensive rejuvenation of the facial appearance, allowing for a more harmonious result. By addressing both the facial contours and nasal structure in one surgery, you can potentially reduce the overall recovery time and avoid the need for separate anesthesia and surgical experiences. This approach also minimizes the time spent under anesthesia and can lead to a more cohesive aesthetic outcome, as changes in one area of the face may complement adjustments in the other.

2. Risks and Complications
However, combining these two complex procedures does come with increased risks. The primary concern is the extended duration of surgery, which can increase the risk of complications such as infection, bleeding, or adverse reactions to anesthesia. Both facelift and rhinoplasty involve significant manipulation of facial tissues, and performing them together can complicate the healing process. Additionally, the risk of postoperative swelling and bruising might be more pronounced, potentially affecting the final results of both procedures.

3. Individual Considerations
Your suitability for combined surgery depends on various individual factors, including your overall health, the complexity of the required revisions, and your goals for the procedures. For instance, if significant changes are needed in both areas, combining surgeries might be more beneficial than performing them separately. However, if the revision rhinoplasty involves a complex or delicate modification, it may be wise to consider performing it in a separate surgery to ensure optimal results and minimize risks.

I hope this helps and best of luck!

I do these two procedures regularly at the same time with excellent results. It is funny to me to have two surgeons do these procedures .

Facelift surgery together with rhinoplasty is not actually dangerous, but I do not prefer it, I think it will be a difficult process for the patient. If you want to do it combined , first the face and then the nose, if you want to do it on separate days, the face can be done 1 month after the nose job

Hello Cassandra.

Doing both procedures at the same setting is too much trauma to your facial tissues. I would suggest doing the procedure that you wish to have first, followed by the second procedure after 6 months, at least.

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It is not unreasonable to consider having these procedures performed during a single operation, however this decision should be made based on the experience level of the surgeons, the duration of the operation, and the facility where the surgery is to be performed. Surgical times can very greatly by patient depending on experience and technique used. The combination of these two surgeries will not substantially change the recovery time needed. If a patient is interested in two surgeries, I typically recommend full recovery from the first prior to a second operation (2-3 months).