Two surgery's and scheduled 2 weeks apart. Do you think this will work out?

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I have surgery scheduled for droopy upper eyelids & fore head browl lifts. Another Dr scheduled rotor cuff and tendon repair to my rgt shoulder two wks before. I know I will be on pain pills any ways and seem to be in good health for my age of 71.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Than you for your question. it is important that the two different surgeons performing these procedures give you their comments regarding your surgeries. Always consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
Best wishes,

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

This should not be a problem at all. The upper blepharoplasty and browlift is overall quite easy to recover from with very little discomfort. Having the shoulder surgery prior to the esthetic surgery should not cause a problem. Getting them both done while you are having downtime from the shoulder surgery makes sense.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You might be absolutely fine.  However, recovery from one of these surgeries are hard enough.  The combination of ptosis and a forehead lift is actually a big surgery.  I strongly recommend separating these surgeries by several months even if you are at the peak of health.

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

You should be asking the two doctors to comment on whether or not they feel your surgeries are too close or not, since no one on this forum is actually involved in your care.  Be sure to discuss with your board certified plastic surgeon exactly what your goals are, and how reliably they can be expected to be achieved.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is probably best to speak with both of your operative surgeons, since they are the ones performing your surgery.  There is also  Potential issues with pulmonary  embolism and deep venous thrombosis having two general anesthetics that close together. Probably best to separate them at least a month apart

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

As long as you are in good health AND your primary care doctor has cleared you it is unlikely you will have any problems.

Tarick K. Smiley, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Both doctors should know about each surgery.  They are in the best position to tell if such arrangement is reasonably safe.

Good luck and best wishes.

Two surgery's and scheduled 2 weeks apart. Do you think this will work out?

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