Having a Facelift and Am Wondering if I Should Wear Cooling or Support Device Afterward?

Thanks for your question. Personally I provide a light compression garment for my facelift patients to wear for the first couple of weeks. Ice may be applied to the eyelid area if a blepharoplasty was performed but I dont recomend ice to the face or neck. This is not a hard and fast rule but is my general recommendation.

Each surgeon has his or her own preference regarding post surgical care and your surgeon will give you specific instructions. I wrap the face with a compressive dressing for the first three days. I use a removable compression garment on the face after that. Using cold compresses in the first few days after surgery may be helpful, but take the advice of your surgeon and follow their routine for the best outcome. Good luck!

I recommend to strictly follow your surgeon's instructions.

Most facelift surgeons use some form of dressing after the procedure. How long the patient should wear it varies quite widely. Our patients routinely wear a bandage for the first 4 days followed by night time use only.

We do believe that cold compresses around the eyes are especially helpful during the first 48-72 hours. After that time, it will make no meaningful difference.