Thank you for your question. Typically, a Facelift procedure is performed in an outpatient ambulatory surgery center - or if the patient is healthy and well-motivated to save on facility and anesthesia costs - in the board-certified plastic surgeon's office. Unless you have underlying medical issues to the contrary, no inpatient hospital stay is usually indicated.
A facelift is most commonly an outpatient procedure, meaning there is no overnight stay required. Some patients who prefer to stay overnight are welcome to do so and generally stay over with a nurse for one night. There are many reasons one might choose to stay overnight but it merely comes down to convenience. We also arrange for some patients to have a nurse or aid with them at their house. Ultimately, the location of your surgery and recovery will depend on your surgeons own experience, preference, and whether or not they have their own facility. Talk to them to find out what their preferred routine is.
