Can I have a facelift even though I had facial fillers in my cheeks and nasal folds?

Thank you for your question.  A facelift  can still be performed when filler is in the cheeks and nasal folds, however I was always suggest taking the filler out or waiting for it to dissolve.  Filler adds volume to an area therefore once the volume has been taken away there will be less volume.  Facelift and fillers work hand in hand to produce a complete facial rejuvenation, however facelift then fillers to add volume would ensure lasting longing results.Please find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve.All The Best 

Yes, a facelift can be done after fillers. A facelift will improve the jawline, extra skin around the cheeks and the neck profile. Fillers are commonly placed in the lines around the mouth, cheeks, under eyes and lips. So one procedure will not interfere with the other.

Yes you can have a facelift after having fillers in your cheeks and nasolabial folds. When the filler goes away there will be a little less volume. You can have fat transferred during or after your facelift for more permanent #facialrejuventation. I typically perform fat transfer as part of my facelift procedure whether traditional or a mini scar technique (most common). The reason is that part of the aging process is loss of fat in the temples and cheek regions which varies from person to person. There is a limit of how much fat can be safely injected into one area. The amount of fat that remains over time is variable from patient to patient. For some patients, more fat or other fillers may need to be transferred in a subsequent surgery to maintain or supplement the desired results.The survival of fat transfer (lipoinjection) is highly technique sensitive so choose the plastic surgeon with the most experience in this technique. See the below links for added details.#FacialFatTransfer#FatTransfer

It is not uncommon to do both a facelift after fillers were placed previously. It all depends on the patient. Some patients need lifting of tissues, some need excess skin taken off, some need volume. Speak at length with your experienced surgeon. Let him/her know what has been dome previously. Share with him/her your goals. Together you will come up with a plan.

Yes, in fact many patients utilize fillers and injectables prior to their decision to have a facelift.  Fillers address deep folds in the skin or lack of volume in areas of the face.  A facelift will correct excess skin and sagging in the lower face and neck.  Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to explore your options.Best of luck,

The answer is yes.  You can still have a facelift even though you
have fillers. It would be difficult to say if the loss of volume would be
very noticeable without seeing the area.  A facelift addresses laxity of skin mainly in the jowls and neck area.
The fillers will add volume in the nasal folds, cheeks and lips.  The two combined complement each other in
facial rejuvenation often giving excellent results. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
with elite credentials in facial surgery to determine what will give you the
results you are looking to achieve.

You can have a facelift with fillers.  The key is that the surgeon knows how your face approximately looks without filler present.  This will allow the surgeon to design the appropriate type of facelift as well as possibly incorporate fat transfer if necessary.

In our New Jersey plastic surgery practice, we used facelift and fillers all the time in the same patient.  The facelift is meant to lift up skin that has sagged over time.  Fillers are used to restore volume that has disappeared over time.  As such, they enhanced each other's results, and usually is no reason to avoid fillers in a facelift patient.It is important to discuss your needs, wishes, recovery time constraints, and budget limits with an honest and experienced surgeon, and receive bias-free personal advice. ALWAYS consult a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, to ensure the highest standards of ethical practice and safe surgery.Reza Momeni, MD FACS American Board of Plastic SurgeryAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsAmerican Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Performing a facelift after fillers are placed is not a problem.  A facelift corrects the "gravitational descent" of the face, cheeks, and neck.  Fillers can camouflage this, but the gravitational descent still remains.Unless the fillers have been overdone (producing a bloated "puffer fish" appearance), the improvement of the gravitational descent should not be affected by the presence of the fillers.In doing a facelift, the surgeon needs to have more than one option for performing a facelift.  Despite protestations to the contrary, almost every type of facelift has been performed since the 1980's.  An experienced surgeon will take the patient's skin, bone anatomy, individual aging, and structure into consideration, and tailor an individual approach to that patients facial rejuvenation to produce a natural, harmonious result.

Yes! You can still have a facelift even if you’ve already had fillers in your cheeks and nasal folds. Make sure you discuss the location of the fillers with your surgeon so that he is aware of where they have been injected.