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Is there a downside to having eyes done first and facelift at a later date?

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StillSouthernAug 15, 2014

I originally planned for upper and lower bleph with ptosis repair, and maybe lipo, etc under chin area; probably fat transfer too, but seems a facelift is automatically rec'd for woman my age. If I decide I want the FL later is there a downside to already having the eyes done? I definitely have volume loss, but facelift doesn't do that anyway. Eyes and chin bother me most. Thank you for your time.

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