Will glaucoma affect whether you can have a facelift?

Not really: You shoukd let your physicians know about the condition and any medications used because in some instances other meds such may potentially aggravate angle closure and include topical anticholinergic or sympathomimetic dilating drops, tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antihistamines, antiparkinsonian drugs, antipsychotic medications, and antiseizure/spasm drugs.

No : Blood pressure control is essential for any type of procedure and will be necessary for facelift as well.

Maybe: You will have to be cleared by your ophthalmologist. If your eye pressure is controled with in the normal range , either by medication or other methods you should be able to have the surgery. Your ophtalmologist will be able to discuss with you concerning the risks and follow up care. Best of luck, dr widder.

Depends: If your glaucoma is well controlled and your ophthalmologist clears you facelift should be safe, and not effect glaucoma.

Shouldnt: Make sure you let your surgeon and anesthesiologist know about your glaucoma. Certain anesthetic agents can worsen it.

No: As long as the glaucoma is under control, and your eye pressure is normal, you should be able to have the facelift safely. Let the surgeon and anesthesiologist know about the medications you use for it.

It should not: Speak with your plastic surgeon. Tell him/her about all your medical issues. Often the surgeon will ask for clearance from your other doctors. Together you can discuss the risks and benefits.

Glaucoma and facelif: If your glaucoma is well controlled, it should not affect your facelift surgery.