Will I have visible scars from a facelift?

Scars after a facelift are always visible but typically not noticed. The scars are generally inconspicuous and fairly well hidden. But even under the best of conditions with ideal scars, if a person were examined closely the scars can always be found. This is one reason why hair stylists can always tell if their client has had a facelift. They know where to look for the scars and will find them if they are present. Fortunately, most people are not going to examine you as closely and diligently as your hair stylists and therefore these scars are not usually noticed.
I hope this help you understand the surgery just a little better. Good luck and enjoy your procedure.

Its unclear and unpredictable. If you develop bad scars, there are solutions. Keloid management must follow a protocol approach. Our office uses a
combination of Vbeam laser, Kenalog IIT, scar modulation, scar serum
therapy, and enucleation. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question. In most healthy people without a history of healing irregularities, the surgical scars resulting from a well-performed facelift are rarely an issue. Incisions are designed to result in scars that are concealed within natural curvatures in around the ear and at or within the hairline. Most patients consider those scars to be acceptable with makeup within 1-2 weeks. Scars mature naturally over months. Once mature, most scars are imperceptible in normal social interactions, although not invisible upon closer scrutiny. Ultimately, the vast majority of patients consider the results of the facelift and appearance of facial rejuvenation to be a very acceptable trade-off for typically inconspicuous scars.