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.