Can a person with cancer get a facelift?

Of course one can have a
facial rejuvenation procedure if one is now healthy and recovered from cancer.
I would usually wait a year and if healthy, one can certainly undergo facial
rejuvenation.

A specific answer to your situation is depends upon your overall health, the type of cancer you have, in your overall expectations.

The general answer to your question is yes, a person with cancer can have facial cosmetic surgery.  If you receive medical clearance and are in overall good health, then there should be no reason you could not undergo surgery.  The caveat however is if you are currently being treated with chemotherapy or radiation, we would want to wait about 3 months to reevaluate.

The answer to this question would depend on several factors including type of cancer, the treatment(s) that have been utilized to target the cancer, and whether the patient is currently ill or  in remission.  It is not unusual in my practice to perform a facelift on a patient who has had breast cancer, but who has been treated and who is in remisiion.

This is obviously an incredibly complicated question that depends upon your individual situation. If facelift surgery would put your health at risk or if ongoing treatment would interfere with your healing after surgery then the answer is a definite no. If these circumstances don't apply then a very detailed conversation between you, your plastic surgeon and your oncologist is in order. But in the vast majority of cases, elective surgery should wait until cancer has been adequately treated. I hope this answer is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

A person with a malignancy can have a facelift as long as they are cleared medically and by their oncologist. Often times this procedure can improve the patients happiness and quality of life.

This is a great question. The answer ultimately depends on several factors including the stage of the cancer, the location of the cancer, whether or not you are actively being treated with chemotherapy or radiation, the status of your immune system, and your overall health. I have done many facelift procedures on patients with a previous history of breast cancer, lymphoma, etc. The most important things to consider are that the disease process is controlled, you are not on medications or chemotherapeutic agents that could inhibit the healing process, and your overall health is optimal for surgery. I routinely require clearance from the patient's primary care physician as well as oncologist if need be. 

A history of cancer is not necessarily a contra-indication to facial cosmetic surgery.  In this situation timing is everything. If you are actively in treatment or shortly after treatment, it is best to wait until your condition has stabilized.  A remote history of cancer is less of a concern.  Discuss your specific situation with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Best wishes

Is probably good idea to make sure the patient's in remission before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. It is not a good idea to be undergoing radiation and chemotherapy  while trying to heal from a facelift. The type of cancer, stage and overall health the patient is very important to understand before making the decision to perform a facelift

Thank you for the question.This is a possible procedure, several precautions have to be taken and they depend on what kind of cancer you have, what medications are you taking etc. Your Oncologist will have to determine clearance for this procedure. My question would be:   Is Plastic Surgery worth putting your cancer treatment at risk?Safety first.Dr. Campos