Can I fly 4 days after my lower face lift? The flight is less than an hour.

Technically it would be reasonably safe to fly for less than an hour 4 days after a lower facelift, but it would not be recommended.  Although a lower facelift is cosmetic surgery, it is still a surgery and it is much safer (and prudent) to allow your tissues more time to heal, which takes more time than four days.  Moreover, moving forward with a lower facelift is an investment and as such taking a few extra days to heal will only improve your chances for an excellent result. Years later the extra days you spent residing in one place and healing will seem inconsequential.  Also, staying close to your surgeon is important because if minor issues arise they can be resolved quickly and without issue.  I hope this helps.

I agree with the other comments. I advise my patients stay here for at least one week after surgery. However, many people do fly in for surgery, and some patients do travel early on in their post-op course. I would ask your plastic surgeon. It may depend on the extent of your surgery, how you are recovering, and the appearance of your face and neck. Keep in mind that swelling usually peaks on post-op day 3, so most patients are not comfortable in any social situation during that time.