I am booked in for a facelift - how soon after will I be able to drive?

Hello, Thank you for your question. Driving should be avoided for the first 7 days until the swelling begins to settle (the swelling can make your vision blurry). You are also required to be off of your neurotic medication for roughly 24 hours prior to driving. I'd recommend speaking to your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon first for their recommendation. Take care. 

In general, you will probably need to wait about a week. Speak with your surgeon, though, as everyone has their own unique post op protocol. Best, Dr. Nazarian

#facelift: driving after surgerydepending on the type of lift, anaesthesia and medications,   three to seven days is reasonable.

Thank you for your question. Typically facelift patients can drive at 1 week post op. When considering driving again, it is advisable to drive with someone at first in case you are feeling uncomfortable. In the event you are uncomfortable you can switch drivers. All the best, 

You should not be driving if on narcotics or sedatives first of all.  Accompanying eye surgery that affects the visual fields would also have to heal sufficiently to be certain your sight is not impaired.  No surgeon wants a fresh face lift to hit the steering wheel or air bag and so most would feel a week would be the minimal time to allow some healing to occur.  Being a passenger is just as much an issue so keep the driving to an absolute minimum for the first few weeks.