After facelift, which type of soap should I use on my face?

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4 weeks ago , I had a mid face-lift and lower + upper blepharoplasty. When I wash my face in the shower, the dead skin appears on my face and with difficulty I scrub It off with cotton ball and Q-tip ( eye lid) I'm worried about loosening my skin, so what type of face soap should I use? Or should I not take real hot showers and just wash my face outside shower?

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

This is something you should discuss with your surgeon. I recommend a gentle non-abrasive cleanser. Many surgeons carry high quality products in their office. Good luck.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello,
I would suggest asking your surgeon for his preference, but I would use a cleanser that is gentle and non abrasive. It would be a good idea to see a medical aesthetician for a consultation on skin care. Best of luck!

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. There are many changes that can occur to the skin following a facelift. For this reason, we have all of our patients see a master aesthetician for evaluation and treatment to help guide them through the process as the skin changes. I suggest discussing this question with your surgeon to find out if there’s anything special that you should be doing, but usually most patients at this point after facelift can resume their normal routine. Good luck as you heal!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear behealthy77,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Justin C. Cohen, MD, FACS · Answer

It's best to use a gentle cleanser without any abrasive chemicals. Check with your surgeon to see what they recommend.

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