What should I do before my facelift for the best outcome? Nutrition, vitamins, lotions?

Before a Facelift, I recommend that you ensure you're at the optimal weight as significant weight fluctuations can have an effect on the skin.

I would advise good nutrition, to have a balanced diet, including a lots of vegetables and foods that are rich in Omega-3s (such as fish, nuts and seeds, green vegetables).

In our practice, we have a comprehensive pre-surgery care plan which involves starting our patients on a special 111SKIN supplement that contains a mixture of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Combined with our Dramatic Healing Serum that additionally contains important ingredients, like Vitamin C, and antioxidants that help to accelerate the healing of the skin.

Thank you for your question. It is always best to discuss questions and concerns with the surgeon performing the procedure when possible. Adequate nutrition and skin care are always desired, though a list of foods and products to avoid should be reviewed prior to surgery. Anything that thins the blood should be avoided, such as red wine, fish oil, aspirin, vitamin E, and a variety of other supplements. Since thinned blood can increase bleeding and bruising and extend surgical procedures, it’s important to discuss everything you take with your surgeon. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who will go over your concerns and questions with you and provide proper guidance on how to prepare for your procedure.

I suggest you follow only the instructions of your doctor. There are some vitamins such as vitamin E, which most patients would think would not affect anything during surgery, however it increases the risk of bleeding. That is why you should only take into account the indications of your doctor, an expert in the procedure.