Can I undergo second surgery 8 months after completely healed plastic surgery?

March 13, 2024
Asked By:Witty5765 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I had scar revision of my TT scar plus removal of a granuloma and arm lipo with j plasma 8 months ago , initial surgery was 5 years ago) now I’m 8 months post op and planning a rhinoplasty with chin implant and facetite , can I undergo another surgery even that is less than a year from last one? Healthy non smoker no meds no alcohol in my late 40s

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March 14, 2024

Answer: If you're healthy, a second general anesthetic within one year is typically fine.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 14, 2024

Answer: If you're healthy, a second general anesthetic within one year is typically fine.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 15, 2024

Answer: No worries

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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March 15, 2024

Answer: No worries

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
March 14, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 14, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 14, 2024

Answer: How Soon Should I Have a Second Surgery?

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Answer: How Soon Should I Have a Second Surgery?

Steve Laverson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 14, 2024

Answer: Can I undergo second surgery eight months after completely healed other plastic surgery?

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March 14, 2024

Answer: Can I undergo second surgery eight months after completely healed other plastic surgery?

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