I originally planned for upper and lower bleph with ptosis repair, and maybe lipo, etc under chin area; probably fat transfer too, but seems a facelift is automatically rec'd for woman my age. If I decide I want the FL later is there a downside to already having the eyes done? I definitely have volume loss, but facelift doesn't do that anyway. Eyes and chin bother me most. Thank you for your time.
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It is normal to have numbness on your face after a facelift. Although this shouldn't affect your ability to shave, if you want to be safe, using an electric shaver is an option.Sensory nerves tend to start working again after a few weeks, although sometimes it can take much longer.
If you have had significant weight loss, you have also lost the fat in your face. So you would most likely benefit from a fat transfer. You may also have laxity of the skin and may also need to do some sort of a face and or eyelid surgery.
Specific instructions about drive should come from your own plastic surgeon. In my practice I permit patients to drive as soon as they feel I can do so safely.
