Can I use vitamin C serum at night 8 weeks after a mini facelift? (Photo)

September 2, 2017
Asked By:mcatania in Ontario, CA

8 weeks ago I had a mini facelift, upper eyelid lift C02 laser PRP. At night I was told I could use Vitamin C serum, is this ok?  My skin feels prickly and little blotchy. Is this because of nerves healing after my facelift? Or is it because of the C02 Laser? Or am I having a reaction to the Vitamin c serum. I am worried about damaging my skin.

1 photo

Answers (5)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
September 7, 2017

Answer: Postoperative protocol

1 person found this helpful
Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
September 7, 2017

Answer: Postoperative protocol

1 person found this helpful
Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 12, 2017

Answer: Mini Facelift Aftercare

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
October 12, 2017

Answer: Mini Facelift Aftercare

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2017

Answer: Can I Use Vitamin C After Facelift? Wait Til Skin Feels Ready Before Using Vitamin C

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2017

Answer: Can I Use Vitamin C After Facelift? Wait Til Skin Feels Ready Before Using Vitamin C

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Mini Facelift

Everything you need to know about Mini Facelift

  • 93% worth it
  • 638.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $10,600
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
September 7, 2017

Answer: Care After Mini-Facelift

1 person found this helpful
Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 7, 2017

Answer: Care After Mini-Facelift

1 person found this helpful
Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
October 18, 2017

Answer: Mini facelift recovery

MOST RECENT
October 18, 2017

Answer: Mini facelift recovery

Recommended reading

Mini Facelift

Everything you need to know about Mini Facelift

  • 93% worth it
  • 638.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $10,600
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT