4 Things You Need To Do After A Facelift

After you get a facelift, you need to make sure that you take proper care of your face. Taking proper care of your face is integral to the healing process and to ensure that you get the results that you want. Getting the results that you are looking for are not just about the surgery, it is also about the recovery process. 

1. Delay Grooming Activities

In the days right after your surgery, you are going to need to avoid a few basic grooming activities, such as washing your face and even brushing and cleaning your hair. Your surgeon should let you know exactly what grooming activities you need to avoid before your surgery and how long you need to avoid them. Even if you are feeling a little on the dirty side, make sure that you follow through with these restrictions.

2. Avoid Over-the-Counter Pain Medication

You need to be careful with the medications that you take. In the couple of weeks leading up to your surgery, you are going to want to make sure that you avoid taking any over-the-counter pain medications that could result in your blood thinning. You should also avoid taking these pain medications after your surgery as well.

If you feel the need or regularly take any over-the-counter pain medications, make sure that you run them by your doctor beforehand. You don't want to thin your blood or interfere with the surgery in any way.

3. Take Medication as Prescribed

After your surgery, there is a good chance that your doctor is going to prescribe pain medication as well as antibiotics for you to take. Make sure that you take the pain medication and antibiotics as directed by your doctor. If you are given antibiotics to take, make sure that you take all of them and allow them to run their full course, regardless of how you feel. If you stop taking your antibiotics before they run their full course, there is a chance your body will develop an immunity to the drugs.

4. Light Activity is Okay

It is okay to take part in really light activity after you have a facelift. For example, you could do some stretches at home and take a walk. It is good to keep your blood flowing. However, you should not do any strenuous activity. You should also avoid any activity that involves bending or lifting anything. Ask about any activity, besides walking, by your doctor before you engage in it. You don't want to interfere with the healing process.

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