Facelift after sliding genioplasty, how long to wait?

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Hello, I was wondering how long I should wait for a facelift after having a sliding genioplasty for weak chin? I can’t have them done together due to different surgeons performing each procedure. Thank you.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another.  See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for you.  Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

This is best to address with your surgeons. As soon as swelling after genioplasty is gone you could proceed with face lift surgery. Why not consider face lift and chin implant augmentation in the same time? Good luck.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

There is no exact time period to wait for having a facelift after a sliding genioplasty.  In my opinion, I would want any swelling from the genioplasty resolved before doing the facelift.  I would think that about 3 months would be sufficient but everyone heals differently, so it would be important to monitor your recovery after the genioplasty.

Ryan Chastant, MD · Answer

I appreciate your inquiry. When elective procedures are staged, the amount of time between surgeries will depend in large part on how long it takes swelling to go down from the initial procedure. If you don’t allow that to occur, the surgeon performing the facelift will not have an accurate baseline to work with when making corrections to the lower jawline. For most patients, three months is a good rule of thumb in terms of waiting for a subsequent procedure. However, some patients may need to wait just a bit longer to ensure an optimal outcome from both surgeries. Best wishes for safe surgeries and a healthy recovery process!

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

These two procedures can be combined or facelift may be scheduled 6 months  after the genioplasty. The latter would be more advisable. Genioplasty reconstructs the chin bone, which is where the muscles attach. Therefore, having both procedures done at one time might not give you the best result, although the success rate depends on the patient's rate of recovery and the skill of the surgeon.

Craig R. Dufresne, MD · Answer

Dear GB82.
Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting 6 months to a year to allow a proper healing.

Andre Levesque, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Your surgeon will have the most accurate anatomy to work with if you wait for all swelling to resolve in the chin.  How long this will take depends on each patient.  I’ve found typically at 3 months the majority of swelling is gone and perhaps that would be a reasonable time.  You and your surgeon will need to make a determination as to if the chin swelling is resolved.Best Dr. L

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The sliding genioplasty should be done first followed by the facelift three months later. That would give adequate time for all chin swelling to subside and the final result to be seen.

Facelift after sliding genioplasty, how long to wait?

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