Is it safe to get a facelift under local the same week as mommy makeover?

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I am wondering if it is possible or even advisable to get a full or mid facelift under local anesthesia and then 5-7 days later, undergo a mommy makeover (tummy tuck, 360 lipo, breast augmentation, with added arm lift). I am 45, 5’8”, 160lbs, non-smoker with no pre-existing conditions and my blood work/labs are “perfect”. If this isn’t advised, what is the least amount of time that is recommended between these two procedures. Again, I am planning on doing the facelift under local ONLY. Thank you for your time.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear JenyAnnKennedy,

it is better to wait until you are fully healed from tummy tuck but every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

This is something that should be discussed with your surgeon, as they’re more familiar with the specifics of your situation. Generally speaking, however, it is not advisable as the mommy makeover will be interfering with the recovery of your facelift. That means not only will you increase risks and delay your facelift recovery, your body won’t be in prime condition for the mommy makeover either (which sounds quite extensive), jeopardizing your safety for that as well.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is my impression that your second surgery has too many components, in particular if done in general anesthesia? Your surgeon should consider adding one more procedure to face lift (breast augmentation) to decrease surgery time in second surgery. It is ultimately decision between you and your surgeon but you should be properly informed about risks involved with prolonged general anesthesia. Hope this helps.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It would not be advisable to undergo these procedures so close together.  You will have swelling and bruising from the facelift and your body will be in the early phases of recovery.  Your surgeon is the best one to advise you as she/he is most familiar with your medical history and how you progress through recovery, but generally you will want to wait at least three to six months between procedures.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

While facelifts can be performed under local anesthesia in select cases, there are important limitations. During a facelift, surgeons inject a special solution under the skin that includes adrenaline to reduce bleeding. However, under local anesthesia, we cannot use this solution as effectively or in sufficient volume, which may increase the risk of bleeding during the procedure.

This is why we generally recommends general anesthesia for facelift surgeries — it allows better control of bleeding, a safer operating environment, and smoother recovery overall.

Your safety and the quality of results always come first.

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