Should I have a face/neck lift or tummy tuck first? I lost 80 pounds through diet and exercise.

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I lost 80 pounds via diet/exercise and want to have a face/neck lift (1 surgery) and tummy tuck/waist liposuction (2 surgery). Which do I do first as I plan to have them 7 weeks apart? I would like to get the face/neck lift first but fear the loss of pounds via the tummy tuck/waist liposuction as the 2nd surgery will change the fat composition on my face & body and hinder the final facelift result

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear Fantastic91130,

Thankyou for your question! In my opinion an expert doctor can advise you better in a face-to-face consultation by examining your features and recommend you the best treatment. Furthermore, It is 
Mostly about preference and priority.

Regards,
TAS TEAM

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

It is perfectly acceptable to have the face/neck lift first.   Any weight that is lost after a tummy tuck is due to the removal of tissue and not loss of weight from other areas and so the fat composition on your face will not change after a tummy tuck.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. As long as the procedures are spaced far enough apart and you maintain a healthy weight afterward, the order of surgeries would be up to your consideration. If you are concerned about unexpected weight loss after a tummy tuck and how that may affect your facelift results, you may want to schedule the facelift procedure second. 
If you decide to undergo the facelift procedure first, dermal fillers can be used to optimize results and add volume to areas of concern. I recommend that you schedule an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can help you decide on the best order of interventions.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss.  You can proceed with your facelift/neck lift secure in the fact that having a liposuction and tummy tuck 7 weeks after will not affect your 1st surgery results.  The loss of fat from your tummy tuck and the liposuction will not affect you facial final result.  Best wishes.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Fantastic91130, thank you for your question. The tummy tuck should be your first procedure because even though it is not a method to lose weight, you still lose weight with it. It is important to develop a surgical plan that fits your possibilities, to fulfill your wishes for improvement and to take into account what can actually be achieved. I would encourage you to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. During your consultation, your surgeon will be able to assess your unique needs and develop a treatment plan that is right for you. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Should I have a face/neck lift or tummy tuck first? I lost 80 pounds through diet and exercise.

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