Face Lift Preparations

Before having a facelift it is important to prepare yourself. If you color your hair you may want to do so before having surgery. You cannot use hair dye for 4 to 6 weeks after having a facelift. Make sure you have medical clearance from your primary physician. You may also want to have a blood test to ensure you are in good health.

Do not take any medications or pills that contain aspirin before or after the surgery. Aspirin thins the blood. A successful facelift impart depends upon the ability of your blood to clot. If your blood is too thin it can harm the healing process.

Make sure to let your doctor know any and all medications and vitamins you are taking during your consultation.

Medications to Avoid:

Aspirin Products

Alka-seltzer Products

Bayer Products

Excedrin

Pepto-Bismol

Ibuprofen Medications

Advil

Alleve

Dimetapp

Motrin

Smoking can be harmful if you are intending to have a facelift. Smoke restricts the blood vessels in your face that are important for healing. If you are smoking or around smokers, it can result in necrosis. Necrosis is where the skin does not receive enough blood and turns black and dies. If you are a smoker you must quit two weeks before surgery and two weeks after. You must also avoid being around others who are smoking.