Shall I have face (jaw & forehead) implants before or after facelift?

Question

I wish to have a facelift but also face and skull implants by another doctor. Which shall I have first? If I get the implants after facelift, will it ruine the facelift? If I get th implants first, will the facelift doctor refuse to work with me? The implants are jaw implants to make more square and in forehead to make more round. Thank you.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for asking your question; it is critical to consider different procedures and outcomes before making decisions. An expert board-certified facial plastic surgeon can provide in-depth information and guidance on both procedures and should be able to complete multiple treatments in one surgery. Face procedures are delicate and require a skilled and experienced surgeon that can give opinions that help you make natural and structurally safe cosmetic changes. Suppose you choose to have the procedures completed separately by different doctors. In that case, the implants can be placed first, and then the facelift can make adjustments after the implants have adequately healed. The best next step is to schedule an in-person consultation to learn more about your options with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Considering that you did not submit any photos, you should take this opinion as a possible option how to approach your treatment. In the hands of an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon, facial implants can be placed in the same time as face lift and any type of skull contouring.  Only on the basis of in person consultation, one can give you more meaningful suggestion, opinion. Good luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

The only facial implant I ever use is a chin implant. I would really think long and hard about the others. They are generally not very worthwhile

Anthony Farole, DMD · Answer

Hello, photos would certainly help but in general the facial implants should be placed first as they will affect your skin tone An underlying structure support, afterwards the face lid will be adjusted to your new skin draping. An underlying structural support.