Everything You Need to Know About Facelifts - Part 1

Published: Sept. 15, 2023, 10:46 p.m.

It's gonna take two episodes to tell you everything you need to know about getting a facelift! In Part 1, Dr. Martin and Amy go over what a facelift can and can't do, the different types of facelifts, who\u2019s a candidate, and questions to ask your surgeon at your pre-surgery appointments.

Questions for your surgeon at your consultation:

  • Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
  • Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
  • What surgical technique is recommended for me?
  • Where and how will you perform my surgery?
  • What are the risks and potential complications with a facelift?
  • How are complications handled?
  • How can I expect my face to look/age over time?

Questions for your surgeon at your preop:

  • Where will I be taken after surgery? Overnight stay?
  • What medication will I be given or prescribed?
  • Will I have dressings/bandages when I leave the hospital?
  • When will they be removed?
  • When will the drains and stitches be removed?
  • When can I wash my face, shower, wash my hair?
  • When can I cut/color my hair?
  • When can I return to normal activities and exercise?

Watch this episode on YouTube:
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