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?

Answers (18)

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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 23, 2009

Answer: Eyelid surgery and Facelift Surgery

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

Answer: Wait about 1 month

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2009

Answer: Wait about 1 month

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2009

Answer: They can be done together.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2009

Answer: They can be done together.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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June 16, 2009

Answer: No reason to wait

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2009

Answer: No reason to wait

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2009

Answer: Timing between blepharoplasty and face lift.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2009

Answer: Timing between blepharoplasty and face lift.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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