Is a facelift with Lupus possible?

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I'm 45 and have had Lupus SLE since I was 23 years old. My lupus has been under control for years but not without the help of a weekly methotrexate injection and 8mg methylprednisilone a day. I would like to explore getting a facelift, possibly just lower facelift. Before I spend lots of money on consultations, I would like to know if it's even possible to do this surgery on someone like me. Thanks for your time to help me!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You should be able to get a facelift with no problems. Just make sure you get medical clearance ahead of time. The medications you are on will not affect the healing to any significant, if any, degree.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Having well controlled lupus does not preclude you from having lower facelift surgery. The well vascularized tissues of the face and neck will go on to heal despite your immunosuppressive maintenance medications.

John Allan Ness, MD (retired) · Answer

Lupus is one of many chronic illnesses that can be well controlled in some patients. Many patients with auto-immune or other chronic conditions can become candidates for surgery and some disease would not entirely exclude a patient from the potential to undergo facelift surgery. It is important to seek proper evaluation and medical clearance by your overseeing physician(s) (e.g. rheumatologist), and it is best to consult a surgeon, to determine if you are a candidate for safe surgery.

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