Facelift: Skincare Prep Before Your Procedure and Afterwards

A facelift tightens and lifts the facial tissues, making it a great way to reduce the visible signs of aging. While the surgery can deliver remarkable results, the journey doesn’t end once you leave the operating room. Proper skincare before and after a facelift is crucial for achieving the best outcomes and maintaining them for many years to come. 

Prep for-Surgery: Laying the Foundation

You want to promote faster recovery and reduce the risk of complications, right? That’s why having healthy skin is so important as it’s more resilient and can heal more efficiently. A proper pre-surgery skincare regimen prepares your skin for the effects of surgery,

Well-hydrated skin is more elastic and can handle the stretching and repositioning involved in a facelift more effectively. Your routine should always include cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. Hydrating serums and creams can also improve skin health.

We recommend you start with our aesthetic nurse, Kimmy Vu. She’ll work with you to develop an optimum skincare regime and a treatment schedule that works for you, prepping your skin and getting it ready for surgery. She’ll also outline your post-surgical care and review detailed instructions.

Post-Surgery: Ensuring Optimal Results

In an ideal world, we would all look perfect right after surgery. Unfortunately, that’s wishful thinking, as swelling and bruising are to be expected. But, if you take steps to proactively care for your skin, you can ensure quicker recovery and great long-term results.

Gentle is key 

Your skin will be more sensitive post-surgery and requires gentle handling. Using a mild, non-abrasive cleanser can prevent irritation and keep the incision areas clean, thereby reducing the risk of infection. Keeping the skin moisturized is essential for healing. Choose fragrance-free, hypoallergenic moisturizers that soothe and hydrate without causing further irritation. 

It’s also important to avoid products with strong acids, retinoids, or exfoliants. These can irritate your skin and interfere with the healing process. Stick to gentle, soothing products.

Protect. Protect. And Protect! Protecting your skin from UV rays is critical before and after a facelift. Unprotected sun exposure and sun damage can cause pigmentation changes and delay healing. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30+, along with protective clothing and hats, can shield your skin from harmful rays. 

Treatments here and at home

Your facelift is a great way to ensure a more youthful appearance. Now you just need to maintain it. Take advantage of our in-office resources and schedule your appointments with our aesthetic nurse. Kimmy will design a custom plan that includes treatments and products to ensure your skin heals quickly and looks its best. 

Speaking of which, we recommend using LMNT.one — a unique, home use energy-based device that delivers red and infrared light therapy to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin while reducing inflammation. It will re-charge your cells and leave your skin supple and glowing.

And remember your follow-up appointments; they are essential to monitor healing, as well as to address any concerns you may have.

Enjoy Long-Term benefits

You’ve spent all this time and financial resources to achieve your aesthetic goals. Let’s keep it that way. A consistent skincare regimen consisting of the right products and treatments can help maintain your facelift results for a longer period and enhance the longevity of your surgical results.

We’re here every step of the way

Skincare before and after a facelift is not just an adjunct to the surgical procedure; it is an integral part of the process that can significantly impact your results and overall satisfaction. If you’re considering a facelift, please contact our experienced patient coordinators at [email protected]  to schedule a confidential consultation, call 312.757.4505 , or use our contact form . 

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