“How do you massage your face after a facelift?”
I am a 55 year old female. I want to know how do you massage your face after a facelift?
4 Answers
PlasticSurgeonPlasticSurgeon
You should NOT massage
I do not know what you are asking. But the face should not have any massage for at least 2-3 weeks after a lift. You do not want to cause bleeding. You should keep the head elevated, quiet, and allow the healing to occur naturally.
Thank you for your question.
The massage after a face lift is to decrease the swelling after surgery. It should be lymphatic drainage type. Gentle from the center of the face to the back of the head and the neck. Check with your surgeon, and see if the surgeon works with an estheticist specialized to treat after face lifts.
Good luck.
Luis A. Laurentin-Perez, MD PhD
The massage after a face lift is to decrease the swelling after surgery. It should be lymphatic drainage type. Gentle from the center of the face to the back of the head and the neck. Check with your surgeon, and see if the surgeon works with an estheticist specialized to treat after face lifts.
Good luck.
Luis A. Laurentin-Perez, MD PhD
This is a question your surgeon should demonstrate
