Age 62, will I get wrinkles sleeping on side after facelift?

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I am 62 years old. I want to have a facelift/necklift due to wrinkles on chest, sides of eyes, and jowls. If after I have a facelift, do I now have to sleep on my back to prevent wrinkles? I've slept on my side all my life

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Wrinkles are skin related condition and will not dissappear after face lift or eyelid surgery. Treatments like Botox, chemical peels, laser, fillers may be good options, or combination of these. However, face/neck lift will address neck and face laxity and shape. Other procedures like fat and nano-fat grafting can further enhance facial rejuvenation. Sleeping on your back is needed for few days after face lift. This topic is best to be discussed in consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in face lift and facial rejuvenation. Hope this helps.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

After the initial perioperative period and depending on when your Surgeon allows, you can sleep on your side.  This will not cause a detrimental effect to the results of your facelift.  Things like rapid weight gain and loss, smoking, excessive sun exposure are factors that can decrease the longevity of your result.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I don’t know if lying on your side will make any difference at all. I say, enjoy the results of your facelift and sleep however you want. Don’t worry about sleeping in your side. I can’t imagine it will make much difference.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

It's not necessary to sleep on your back after a facelift or necklift to prevent wrinkles, but it can help. Sleeping on your back can reduce pressure on your face and prevent the development of new wrinkles or exacerbation of existing ones.

However, it's important to prioritize your comfort and the quality of your sleep, especially as you recover from surgery. If sleeping on your back is uncomfortable, you can try using a pillow to prop yourself up slightly or sleeping on a recliner for the first few weeks after surgery.

It's also important to keep in mind that a facelift or necklift is a surgical procedure with potential risks and complications, and it's not a one-time solution to aging. Even after the surgery, you may still develop new wrinkles over time. It's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and skincare routine to help slow down the aging process and maintain the results of your surgery.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Sleeping on your face will encourage more wrinkling since you are smushing your face at night when you are on your side. Tried to turn some and be partially on your side and sleep on your head and not your face.

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