Will I be able to put lotions or soap on my face after a facelift?

Will I be able to put lotions or soap on my face after a facelift?

Steve Fallek (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director, Face Focus Medical Spa, New York City) gives expert video advice on: What incisions or scarring should I expect with facelift?; What should I expect after facelift surgery?; Will I have to take time off from work after a facelift? and more...

Many plastic surgeons have their own skin care regimens after plastic surgery, to make sure that the facelift flaps heal well. There are a variety of different regimens, so it's really up to your own plastic surgeon to determine what he or she thinks.