How long until numbness goes away after facelift? When can I get Fraxel after lower facelift?

Great to hear that your recovery following
facelift surgery has been smooth. Your plastic surgeon is correct; the numbness
you're experiencing 4 weeks after surgery is pretty typical and may take several
more months before you again regain normal sensitivity in those areas. As for
undergoing a CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatment such as Fraxel or Sciton's ProFractional
erbium treatment, I would recommend discussing that with your plastic surgeon.
There are different types of facelifts and some can be combined with laser
resurfacing at the same time as the surgery, while other techniques may require
time for healing prior to considering resurfacing. Waiting at least a few more
months to ensure the healing process is complete might be your surgeon's
preference. Even though it may seem that your recovery is finished, a CO2 laser
could disrupt the blood supply to the facial skin prematurely. This is
something you should discuss thoroughly with your plastic surgeon before making
a decision.

Depending on how extensive the facelift is, numbness in the cheeks and neck can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months.  Good luck.

Resolution of Numbness with return of normal sensation after a facelift can take several months. A Fraxel laser can be perfomed in most cases after normal healing anytime after 6 weeks following your facelift procedure. Always check with your plastic surgeon first regarding optimal timing.