Skin Breaking out After Face/browlift?

Though there are a number of things that could be causing what you are describing, it is difficult to say without being able to examine you in person. I would suggest scheduling an appointment with your surgeon to determine the reason for your breakouts and to make sure that you are continuing to heal properly after your facelift. Remember to be patient over the course of the next month as you continue to heal as more ideal results will begin to show better.

In general, the side effects of a facelift and brow lift are as follow:

A facelift may result in:

1) Swelling
2) Firmness
3) Bleeding
4) Numbness
5) Bruising
6) Nerve injury that is temporary but sometimes permanent

A brow lift may result in:

1) Swelling
2) Bruising
3) Numbness
4) Firmness

You would not likely have a reaction 5 weeks later due to a medication you received for your surgery. Not to mention, a numbing agent would not cause a breakout at any time following surgery. Have you changed your daily routine or diet at all? Have you been using any different cleansers or topical cream? I would recommend visiting a board certified dermatologist to assess your skin if the issue persists. I hope this helps, and good luck!