Facelift While Botox or Fillers Still Active?

Great feedback from the panel so far. We echo the following.
1. Make sure that you know exactly what was injected previously if the practitioner doing your surgery is different from the one that did the injections.
2. Make sure that the surgeon knows what you look like without the fillers (either wait until they are gone or review photos) so that the proper surgical plan can be created.

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.

It’s not
unusual for prospective facelift patients to have a history of using Botox and
injectable fillers. These agents are frequently used as temporary maneuvers
when patients initially experience aging.Botox and injectable fillers aren’t
contra indications to face lift surgery. However it’s important that the
surgeon understand how they’ve been used and how they’ve affected facial
aesthetics before proceeding with surgical intervention.For
these reasons, it’s important that the surgeon understand the patients past
history of Botox and filler usage. It’s also important that the surgeon review
patient pictures prior to their Botox and injectable filler usage. By taking
these steps, facelift surgery can provide excellent results in patients who
have utilized Botox and injectable fillers in the past.