Breast lift after rib graft rhinoplasty ideal timeline?

Question

Hello, I plan to have a revision rhinoplasty with a rib graft and I have also wanted to have a breast lift too. how long after the revision rhinoplasty would the breast lift be okay to do? I know the rib area can take a while to heal. Thank you!

Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

In general, it's best to wait until the swelling and bruising from the rhinoplasty procedure have subsided before undergoing a breast lift surgery. This can take several weeks to several months, depending on the extent of the rhinoplasty procedure.Additionally, it's important to give your body enough time to heal and recover from the rhinoplasty surgery before undergoing any additional procedures. This can help ensure that your body is healthy and strong enough to undergo another surgery and that you achieve the best possible results.

Derek Fletcher, MD · Answer

I would recommend waiting 3-6 months depending on the location of your scar, skin and soft tissue quality, and whether or not you had any complications with either your rib donor site or your rhinoplasty.

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Generally, I recommend waiting at least 3 months between procedures just to ensure everything is healing appropriately and you are recovered from the prior operation. Different surgeons will do things differently, but for revision rhinoplasties, I almost always use fresh frozen rib cartilage so there is no healing rib donor site to worry about. Find a surgeon and work with them to develop a plan and timeline!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear fruitbythefoot,
you should be fully healed before you can get another elective procedure. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ahmad H. Ahmadi, MD · Answer

It is best to ask your rhinoplasty surgeon how long to wait between the two cases.  The surgical sites are far enough that you don't need to wait long.  However, during anesthesia, the nose is manipulated, which can affect your rhinoplasty results.

Breast lift after rib graft rhinoplasty ideal timeline?

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