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Face lift / Neck Lift
pre and post operative instructions

AnaesthesiaTwilight with local or General if required
Hospital stay1 night, or more if necessary
Removal of stitches7-10 days
Return to work2 weeks
Full Recovery3 - 6 months

Before face lift surgery

  • For your comfort, please bring a pair of sunglasses to wear after facelift surgery
  • No make up or lotions on your face prior to face lift surgery.
  • If you bleach, tint, colour or perm your hair, then please do so no later than 1 week prior to surgery . It will be at least 6 weeks before you can have this done again.
  • DO NOT CUT YOUR HAIR before surgery in order for incisions to be covered post operatively.
  • Please bring a headscarf with you to wear if needed the day of facelift surgery.
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After face lift surgery

  • Please bring a headscarf to your first post operative visit.
  • Ice compresses to the exposed areas of your face for the first 48 hours home will be helpful to reduce any expected swelling.
  • You may wash your hair three days after facelift surgery.
  • Consume a liquid to soft diet for 3 days after surgery.
  • Do not go out into direct sunlight exposure for 6 weeks after surgery.
  • Protect your skin always with a daily sun block.
  • No alcohol should be taken for 48 hours after face lift surgery.
  • You may experience some swelling of the face and you may also have bruising on the neck and chest. This is normal and should disappear within two weeks.
  • Should you have pain not relieved by your prescribed medications, please call
  • If you are bleeding through your bandages, do contact the cosmetic surgeon or the hospital immediately.
  • When sleeping, LIE ON YOUR BACK with you head at approximately a 45o angle for seven nights after surgery to help minimise any swelling. This can be accomplished with two pillows under your head.
  • Limit activities such as bending, straining and lifting. Avoid excessive neck turning movements and heavy physical exertion for the first month. Avoid also any movements that will give you the feeling of pulling or tightness along the incision line. We do not want you to stretch your incisions.
  • Post operatively, massage your face with moisturising cream where you are able. Arnica cream works well.
  • You may have a facial treatment after 6 weeks. Enjoy!
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Arranging a consultation

This website has been prepared to give a basic understanding of the procedure before a consultation takes place, and to encourage and answer many of the questions frequently asked about this type of cosmetic surgery. Final decisions should not be made until an individual assessment has taken place with the surgeon.

Mr Anthony Erian offers cosmetic surgery consultations in London Harley Street, London Welbeck Hospital, Cambridge Nuffield Health Hospital, The Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital as well as Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital.

There is no obligation to undergo surgery by attending a consultation. If you have further questions or would like to arrange a consultation with Mr Anthony Erian, please do not hesitate to call us on 01223 208 268 or fill in the contact form.