Facelift Before, During or After Rhinoplasty?

During - no not in my opinion

Take two of the most important and complex procedures and combine them on the same day and you are deviding the surgeons attention between two very intense procedures.  I am not saying that I would not and will not ever do them on the same patient the same day its just a lot goes into those procedures and for most situations.  I also don't fault anyone who does do the rhinoplasty and facelifts on patients on the same patient the same day.  Clearly it works for them or they wouldnt do it.  But for me I am passionate about these two procedures and want every detail to count. I want every aspect of the surgery to be controlled and precise.  I prefer to separate these procedures  for that reason.

 

I would say facelift then 2-3 mo later rhinoplasty.  In Austin there would be very little differene int he financial obligations. There is the drawback of two recoveries but the added focus it allows me in myexperience to provide my patients is worth it.  Again I not disparage any one who does the together - I am just providing my perspective and philosophy.

Great question. It’s possible to combine both procedures at the same time, but would require a qualified Facial Plastic Surgeon’s evaluation to review your individual facial anatomy and truly understand what changes you desire. Also, a frank conversation with your surgeon about recovery and downtime to determine if you want to do either Rhinoplasty or a facelift first would be wise.

That depends on what you have down and who your surgeon is. There is not just one type of facelift or rhinoplasty. Different people require different things. More extensive facelifts or rhinoplasties should be done alone to get the best result.

My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.

Combining a facelift and rhinoplasty is feasible and something I have performed in the past multiple times.  However, it is possible to separate these procedures and it truly does not matter which one comes first.  I would recommend you address the aspect of your face that bothers you most (nose or jowls/neck) first.  Either way, these are both procedures that will provide you with great satisfaction and enjoyment.  I have attached a video of a patient whom I performed both a facelift and rhinoplasty at the same time.  

I do these surgeries together since the nose adds only an hour and the patient has only one recovery.  I also do multiple procedures at a reduced cost. 

Thank you for your question.

As long as your surgeon is skilled at both rhinoplasty and facelift, it is possible to have these surgeries at the same time. If you separate them, it doesn't matter which you do first or second.

To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.  I hope this helps.