When can you do cardio after a facelift?

I would recommend waiting at least 10-14 days before resuming your exercise routines. Start your programs slowly and advance as tolerated. The worst thing you can do is to overdo the intensity (and to start too soon) because it can cause more swelling and even create bruising/hematoma due to the increased heart rate and higher blood pressure.
If you do have increased swelling after exercise, back off the workouts and allow the tissue to heal.
There are a lot of milder, less strenuous exercises that you can do til you are ready to go full on, sue as isometrics, light weights, mild cardio exercise...
Good luck and be sensible with your approach...don't rush it! 

Thanks for the question. After 3-4 month your operation area is totally healed and yes you can go gym and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.

This is something to discuss with your surgeon who knows you best. For my patients, I want them to wait 4 to 6 weeks and then advance slowly. Good luck.

Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect #swelling, #bruising, and #discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift are noticeable at first, but are easily hidden with a bit of “camouflage” make-up which our staff teaches our patients how to use. The #scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. Most patients who have had Lite Lifts™ feel reasonably normal within 2-4 days after surgery even though they are swollen. If you wish to do light office work, you may. Do not, however, do any heavy activities or aerobic #exercise for at least 3 weeks after surgery! Strenuous #activities can cause bleeding and swelling for a longer period than is necessary.

I allow my patients to resume cardio workouts about two weeks after a facelift. Running is disallowed but a stairmaster recumbent bike are legitimate alternatives.