Waiting Time Between Surgeries?

Hi! Thank you for your question.


I am Dr. Speron, a proud member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).  I am also certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
The breast augmentation and the rhinoplasty surgery could be performed within a week of each other or longer. There is no contraindication other than just recovering from two anesthetics.


If you have decided to do the rhinoplasty surgery first however, ask your board certified plastic surgeon when he or she would feel comfortable with you undergoing general anesthesia induction. At the beginning of any general anesthesia, an oxygen mask is usually placed over your face and nose, and significant pressure might be placed on the nose. Your nose should be healed completely prior to potentially traumatizing it in such a manner.


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If you have any further questions, please feel free to call us at 847.696.9900.
Best of luck and have a great day!
Regards,
Dr. Speron

      There are arguments to be made for either order.  Make sure that you determine from the anesthesiologists and surgeons involved about the time needed between surgeries.  Most anesthesiologists will want these spaced by at least a few days.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

I would recommend waiting about a week between procedures to be on the safe side.  The order you do them in is also a consideration. Do the breasts first.  If you do the nose first, the anesthesiologist will need to put a mask over your face shortly after your rhinoplasty and could injure the nose if done in close sequence. Other surgeons have recommended finding a surgeon who can do both or have the surgeons work together.  While those are good suggestions, I realize that is not necessarily an option for all cases.   There is nothing wrong with your plan if that is the way you want to go.