A facelift consultation can separate the facial changes you want addressed from the operation being offered.

Discuss scars and facial risks

ASPS lists facial nerve injury with weakness, altered sensation, poor healing, unfavorable scars and temporary or permanent hair loss at incision sites among possible complications. Ask where your incisions would sit and how your history affects the risks. [2]

Arrange help before booking

Preparation may include medical assessment, testing and clinician-directed medication adjustments. ASPS says to arrange a driver to and from surgery and someone to stay the first night. Request instructions from your surgical team rather than changing medicines yourself. [3]

Request a recovery calendar

Bandages and drainage tubes may be used. Obtain wound-care instructions, warning signs and follow-up details. Ask when face washing, makeup, exercise, hair coloring and haircuts can resume; the ASPS recovery page gives questions, not one timetable for everyone. [4]

This general US guidance does not establish GLP-1-specific facelift outcomes. For medication planning, see our anesthesia preparation guide.

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This article provides general education, not a diagnosis or an individual treatment plan. Medication information refers to US sources. Discuss medication, nutrition and cosmetic treatment decisions with qualified clinicians.

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Sources

  1. Facelift SurgeryAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons, US patient guidance↩ Back to text
  2. Facelift Risks and SafetyAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons, US patient guidance↩ Back to text
  3. Facelift PreparationAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons, US patient guidance↩ Back to text
  4. Facelift RecoveryAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons, US patient guidance↩ Back to text