Patient Guide
Facelift & Brow Lift Care
General care guidance before and after facelift and brow lift.
Before the Procedure
- Have the necessary lab tests and photographs ready and delivered to the clinic about a week before surgery.
- Let your doctor know about any underlying condition, specific medication, prior hospitalization, or drug allergy.
- Inform your doctor if you're pregnant or think you might be.
- If you've taken a medication such as isotretinoin (Accutane), discuss this with your doctor.
- Smoking can interfere with skin healing — avoid it as your doctor directs.
- As advised by your doctor, avoid alcohol, herbal medicines, tea, or herbal infusions in the days close to surgery.
- Let your doctor know about any history of poor wound healing or keloid scarring.
- Blood thinners such as aspirin should only be managed in coordination with your doctor.
- Fast for about 8 hours before surgery, unless your doctor instructs otherwise.
- Manage your stress and follow the pre-operative instructions closely.
After the Procedure
- Take prescribed medication as directed.
- Keep your head elevated above your body on the first and second nights.
- Visit the clinic within three days after surgery, as scheduled, to have the dressing removed and checked.
- Avoid washing your head for three days; after that, with your doctor's approval, wash gently with minimal contact.
- Use a cold compress around the surgical area for the first two days.
- From day three, a warm compress may help, as your doctor advises.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol for three weeks.
- Stitches hidden in the hairline are usually removed around two weeks later.
- Mild itching, tingling, or a pulling sensation at the incision can be part of the healing process.
- Avoid massaging, manipulating, or putting unnecessary pressure on the surgical area.
When to Contact the Clinic
Contact the clinic immediately if you experience severe pain, fever, unusual bleeding, or any other concerning symptom.
- Heavy bleeding
- Pus discharge or fever
- Severe or worsening pain
- A wound reopening
- One-sided, sudden, or unusual swelling
- Any concerning sign at the dressing or incision site
Frequently Asked Questions
This page is for general awareness and early post-treatment care only. It does not replace your doctor's direct instructions, an in-person examination, or follow-up care. If you notice any unusual symptoms, please contact the clinic.
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