How long should I wait in between tummy tuck and facelift?

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I’ve recently had an abdominoplasty with breast implant exchange, and am keen to follow it with a facelift. What is the soonest I can do this safely?

Jose Telich, MD · Answer

Hi Lj68! Congratulations on your recent surgeries.

Timing between procedures is important to ensure safety and proper healing. Your body needs time to recover, for swelling to settle, and for your tissues to regain strength. In most healthy patients, surgeons typically recommend waiting at least 3–6 months before undergoing another major procedure like a facelift. This allows your body to heal fully, lowers the risk of complications, and helps ensure the best aesthetic results.

Of course, the exact timing depends on your overall health, how well you’re healing, and the extent of your planned facelift. A follow-up consultation with your plastic surgeon will help determine the safest schedule tailored to your situation.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If you had an abdominoplasty I would wait at least one month. Doing the second operation too soon I resses your risk of blood clots

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

I wouold generally say that you should have had enough time to recover from anesthesia, ambulate comfortably and make sure that your Surgeon is pleased with your progress.  This is subjective but usually about 2 weeks.  Discuss with your abdominoplasty Surgeon and your intended facelift Surgeon for further certainty.

M. Mark Mofid, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there and thank you for your question. Because you will be supine during the facelift, you can have this procedure done at any time. Procedures that would entail you lying on your stomach would require you to wait a minimum of 6 months after you are healed. Good luck to you with your surgery and recovery.

How long should I wait in between tummy tuck and facelift?

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