Eyelid and brow lift or dental implants first?

Question

Hello, I am now 38 years old and started thinking about having an eyelid and brow lift. Yet I will have dental implants as well and that requires a surgery and few treatments. Is it better to have the eyelid and brow lift surgery first or the dental implants? Thank you for your help

Ali Cetinkaya, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question!
Since you’re planning both eyelid & brow lift surgery and dental implants, it’s smart to think about the right order for both safety and optimal healing.
✅ In most cases, we recommend doing the eyelid and brow lift surgery first, and here’s why:Healing Zones Are Separate:
Eyelid and brow lift surgeries involve the upper face.
Dental implants affect the lower face/jaw and oral cavity.
These are completely different surgical zones, so technically, they don’t interfere with each other.
Facial Swelling & Comfort:
Eyelid and brow lifts may cause some forehead and periorbital swelling, and you'll want to avoid stress on your facial muscles.
Dental procedures often involve mouth opening, tension in the jaw, and swelling around the lower face, which can cause discomfort if done immediately after facial surgery.
Risk of Infection:
Oral surgery carries a higher bacterial load and infection risk due to the mouth’s natural flora.
It’s best not to risk contaminating a healing upper face incision site by performing oral surgeries too soon after.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello ! Thank you for your question I don't think there will be a difference in general, it all depends on your preferences, but if you want, you can finish your external treatments first.
Thank you ! regards

Rosa B. Lipin, MD · Answer

In this case, from an aesthetic outcome standpoint, it does not matter. Dental implants are usually not done under general anesthesia-- but should it be in your case, let both providers know so they can counsel you on that. 
Best of luck!

Jeffrey K. Scott, MD · Answer

I don’t think there is a definitive answer to your question. How about you ask your oral surgeon and plastic surgeon to come up with a plan so everyone is in the loop and happy, with no missed communications. Having said that, in general the more functional / necessary dental surgery would usually be performed first and the more cosmetic (elective) procedure would be performed after the dental issues are all resolved. Best of Luck!

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