How long does it take for the sutures under the skin to gel completely after a neck and facelift?

Thank you for your question. There are two answers you may be looking for.  One is how long it takes until the strength of the tissues replaces the hold of the sutures and the lift is where it will be long term. We typically think of it taking 6 to 8 weeks for tissues to gain most of the strength that they will have long term. So by two months, the sutures that are placed deep have done their work.The other part of this is how long do the deeper sutures remain. This really depends on which type of suture the surgeon uses. Some sutures may dissolve in a matter of weeks, others months, some are permanent. This would really be an excellent question for your surgeon.Hope that helps-

Most surgeons use long-lasting but absorbable sutures under she skin during a facelift.  These usually take about 9 months to dissolve. 

I assume the question is how long it takes for sutures to dissolve after facelift/necklift surgery. Skin sutures need to be removed, typically after 7-10 days. The sutures under the skin do not get removed. Whether or not it dissolves depends on the type of suture used, which only your surgeon knows. There may be some sutures that are non-absorbable although most sutures utilized are absorbable and dissolve after a few months. I suggest you ask your surgeon if you underwent surgery already.Best regards,Thomas Walker, MD, FACS