Will plastic surgeons still perform a facelift and liposuction on a person who has had a thyroidectomy?

Every surgeon has their own preferences but I have no issue with performing facelifts in patients who have had thyroidectomies. I usually recommend a three to six month wait depending on the situation and a clearance by the endocrinologist and head and neck surgeon.

The previous thyroidectomy is not a contraindication to doing facelift. The scar might actually be improved by the operation.

The two most important considerations are that you have several months to heal after your thyroidectomy and that your thyroid hormone has been adequately replaced to a stable level after surgery. As long as those requirements are covered, you should be able to move forward with surgery. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon