Benefits of Liquid Collagen?

This is an interesting question that, in my facelift practice, actually never came up nor have I heard about collagen shakes.

Given that collagen is a protein which will be broken down into its building blocks (amino acids) within the digestive system, I would suggest that it will not do any harm. Whether it will make the end result better, I truly do not know.

I'm not sure where you got the idea of drinking collagen. Collagen is a protein that will be denatured by the acid in the stomach. Taking it by mouth makes no sense.

Unfortunately, drinking collagen will not influence your facelift recovery. Your recovery starts well before your surgery.  Good skin care is undervalued.  A simple routine of sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), Retin-A (helps organize skin and helps retain moisture) and a good moisturizer (self explanatory). Healthy skin prior to surgery will respond well to surgery.  This continues after your recovery.  Skin care is a lifestyle change not a quick fix.

Dr. ES