Do you place drains after a full facelift?

I do not typically place drains after a facelift. It is often a choice the surgeon makes during surgery, with a variety of factors to consider.  Most surgeons who do use drains will leave them in just overnight.  Good luck!Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring

Thank you for the question. I dont always place drains with a facelift but almost always with a combined face and neck lift. I feel it reduces seroma rate post operatively. There are very little downsides to using a drain except mild inconvenice for the patient while mobilising. Most often I remove them at post op day 1 or 2. I hope this helps.