When Can I Have Jaw Implants After Cheekbone Reduction Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had one quick question before booking a consultation. I’m planning to undergo a cheekbone reduction procedure in a couple of months, and I wanted to ask how long I would need to wait after that before proceeding with jaw implants.

Would you be able to provide some general guidance on the recommended time between these two procedures? That would help me plan my consultation accordingly.

I’m planning to undergo the procedures in about 4–5 months. I want to first complete the cheekbone reduction procedure, and then do the jaw implants and rhinoplasty together afterward. So it would be helpful to understand the timeline I should expect. 

A: Three (3)  months after the cheekbone reduction should be sufficient healing time for further facial surgery.

Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon