Skin Breaking out After Face/browlift?

A numbing agent would not cause your skin to break out as you describe. This is especially the case 5 weeks later. I would recommend visiting a board certified dermatologist, as he/she will be able to examine your skin and make recommendations. Good luck!

This is likely related to healing and the corresponding swelling that has now
resolved.  I suggest you receive proper skin care, either from your surgeon or from a dermatologist.

I'm note sure what you are putting on your skin and incisions - but I have my own patients use Bacitracin or Vasleline ointment to keep incisions/sutures moist - and some of my patients have had acne breakouts because of the occlusive nature of this type of ointment.

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!