Q. Face volume and facelift. What are the potential problems I could face if I take this route? I have seen many discussions about having volume added during or after a facelift. I, on the other hand, want to add volume now and then have a facelift in 2 or 3 months. I am wondering what are the potential problems I could face if I take this route.
A. This issue comes up often in my practice. It is really a timing issue surrounding your personal and social plans.
Both, filler injections and surgery stimulate a healing response. Bruising and swelling should be expected from both but a greater stimulation of collagen or scar production is anticipated with surgery.
Downtime from fillers is maybe a day if minimal bruising occurs, Recovery from surgery can be 2 weeks or more depending on your personal activity level and need to look socially ready.
If you need to be ready quickly for a social or personal event 9 within a week or two), then consider fillers to get you by. In most cases, it will enhance or augment your appearance with a facelift surgery and even if 3 to 6 months go by, you have benefitted from the injectibles.
If cost is a factor and you have the opportunity to undergo surgery within 3 months, you may wish to wait for your fillers until the surgery has settled and you know where it is best to inject your filler investment. I would recommend you consider skin firming, pigmentation and texture improvement using the ZO Skin Health Systems prior to both injectibles and surgery to best enhance both.
In any case, it is best to consult with a master of both injectibles and surgery to get your best recommendations. Seek a well experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
All the best! Face volume and facelift. What are the potential problems I could face if I take this route?
Q. Face volume and facelift. What are the potential problems I could face if I take this route? I have seen many discussions about having volume added during or after a facelift. I, on the other hand, want to add volume now and then have a facelift in 2 or 3 months. I am wondering what are the potential problems I could face if I take this route.
A. This issue comes up often in my practice. It is really a timing issue surrounding your personal and social plans.
Both, filler injections and surgery stimulate a healing response. Bruising and swelling should be expected from both but a greater stimulation of collagen or scar production is anticipated with surgery.
Downtime from fillers is maybe a day if minimal bruising occurs, Recovery from surgery can be 2 weeks or more depending on your personal activity level and need to look socially ready.
If you need to be ready quickly for a social or personal event 9 within a week or two), then consider fillers to get you by. In most cases, it will enhance or augment your appearance with a facelift surgery and even if 3 to 6 months go by, you have benefitted from the injectibles.
If cost is a factor and you have the opportunity to undergo surgery within 3 months, you may wish to wait for your fillers until the surgery has settled and you know where it is best to inject your filler investment. I would recommend you consider skin firming, pigmentation and texture improvement using the ZO Skin Health Systems prior to both injectibles and surgery to best enhance both.
In any case, it is best to consult with a master of both injectibles and surgery to get your best recommendations. Seek a well experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
All the best! 
