Can I still have facelift surgery if I have an infected tooth?

Ideally you would be healthy and free of any infection prior to facelift surgery.  It is best to discuss this with your surgeon to see if they recommend postponing or feel comfortable with a few days to heal post extraction. 

Thie risk of the infected tooth causing problems with your face lift is very small.  However, ideally you would want to wait a little longer prior to having the facelift.  You don’t want to have a problem with the extraction while you’re recovering from your facelift.

You should postpone your surgery until your infection has cleared up. Discuss this with your surgeon, but better to be safe than sorry! Good luck.

Thank you for your question.  My advice is to delay your facelift procedure until after your tooth infection is resolved.  Best to consult with your plastic surgeon for his/her specific instructions.  Good luck.

Dear Diana,I would discuss this with your surgeon and dentist.  It should not cause an issue, but if you have an infection during an elective cosmetic procedure, it could lead to delayed healing and scarring under the skin, which can ultimately affect your results.  I think it is better to be safe than sorry, because your risk will be slightly increased (but it may not be significant).Best,Dr. Nima

Usually if it is only an infected tooth, removal will also quicken recovery.  But you might want to ask your doctor if he prefers you to be off antibiotics for the infection first.  Discuss this with your doctor.

Thank you for your question.  I would discuss this situation with your surgeon.  While you may be able to get the tooth infection under control in time, I would be afraid that this is too close to your surgery.  Also it will be more difficult to have dental work performed in the immediate postoperative period.  Again, I would discuss with your facelift surgeon before proceeding with either option.I hope that this helps!–David Gilpin

HI Diana,It would be better for you to take care of your teeth first before having the facelift. Not only does this sequence of events reduce your chances of infection, but it better not to have to open your mouth widely after a neck and facelift. In other words, you will preserve better the tightening results that you have received from the facelift if you do not exercise your mouth too much with oral and dental procedures.Best Wishes,Dr. Christine Rodgers

Thanks for the question. A cosmetic surgery is an elective procedure that can usually wait few days to few weeks. In most cases, you can undergo a facelift procedure without additional harm with an ongoing dental infection but it is safer to wait and get appropriate treatment for your dental infection first. For more surety and personalized evaluation, get yourself examined by your dentist and cosmetic surgeon. I would recommend you to always inform your surgeon about your health condition and ongoing illness before going for a surgical procedure.I hope this helps. All the best.

Thank you for your question. You are probably safe to undergo your facelift procedure after treatment of your dental infection, but it would be best to check in with your surgeon as soon as possible about this. They will make the final determination about whether or not you are safe to proceed, or if you need to delay your procedure. All the best.