How long should I wait between facelift after eyelid surgery?

June 15, 2009
Asked By:Flower Power in Los Angeles, CA

I'm thinking of having an upper and lower eyelid surgery first by an eye specialist and then have a separate facelift later. How long should I wait after the eyelid surgery to schedule the facelift?

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June 25, 2009

Answer: Wait one month before proceeding with facelift

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June 25, 2009

Answer: Wait one month before proceeding with facelift

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June 23, 2009

Answer: Eyelid surgery and Facelift Surgery

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June 23, 2009

Answer: Eyelid surgery and Facelift Surgery

Julio F. Gallo, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 16, 2009

Answer: Wait about 1 month

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June 16, 2009

Answer: Wait about 1 month

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June 16, 2009

Answer: They can be done together.

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June 16, 2009

Answer: They can be done together.

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June 16, 2009

Answer: No reason to wait

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Answer: No reason to wait

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