What are the general guidelines for using sunscreen after a facelift/eyes?

October 16, 2012
Asked By:seekingsurgeon in new york city

Should it be put right on the incision lines? Is there a specific sunscreen that works particularly well after surgery? Pre-facelift, I used Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 30 with Helioplex. The ingredients are: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 12%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.35%, Oxybenzone 6%. Is this one good? I would hate to ruin this beautiful surgery by using an ineffective sunscreen. Thanks very much.

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