Can I wear liquid foundation makeup 2 weeks after facelift? (Photo)

Question

Had facelift 2 weeks ago, also laser procedure around my mouth. It's still red and have been treating it as told. when can I wear a liquid makeup concealer?

Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Ask your surgeon to get the most appropriate answer for your specific case, but I am usually okay with foundation and makeup 10 days post-surgery.

Sam Rizk, MD · Answer

It is completely understandable that you are
conscious about the redness on your face following your facelift and laser
treatment. However, during this crucial recovery time, it is important to give
your face as much breathing time as possible, avoiding heavy makeup that can
clog your pores. For at least the first 10-14 days, please refrain from
applying any foundation or concealer to your face. After this time, and with
your doctor’s official approval, you should be cleared to apply makeup gently
and sparingly to mask the residual redness you are experiencing.

Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend confirming with your plastic surgeon, but in most instances a liquid make-up concealer may be applied 2 weeks after a facelift.  With regard to the laser procedure by your mouth, it's important to note that there are many different types of resurfacing lasers with different depths, so without seeing you, it's difficult to determine when you'd be able to use make-up on that area. However, when I perform most of our laser resurfacing procedures with a fractionated CO2 laser, we typically allow patients to apply make-up after two weeks time. Again, please check with your plastic surgeon for his or her specific post-op instructions.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your picture.  The skin from a laser procedure should be healed at 2 weeks and 2 weeks after a facelift your bruising can be covered with concealer.  Please follow the advice of your PS.Earl Stphenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS

Jill Hessler, MD · Answer

Laser treatments can vary significantly in the depth of treatment and therefore time of healing.  In general even most deep laser treatments are healed by one week.  Once the skin is fully healed I allow patients to resume wearing make-up.  I recommend using a product that you have used in the past and tolerated well.  Make sure to wear sunscreen as well to protect your newly resurfaced skin.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I would permit my patients to wear makeup two weeks after a facelift. This is, however, a question best addressed to your own surgeon.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

The answer is that at 14 days postop, it is generally fine to apply make up.  In my practice, patients generally go over to the Spa for make up instruction a day 10. However, every Surgeon has a specific protocol and it is mandatory that you discuss such issues with him/her.

Rick Rosen, MD · Answer

I would strongly advise you to check with your surgeon. You want to make sure all areas are healed properly before applying makeup.

Andres Bustillo, MD, FACS · Answer

At two weeks, you should be able to wear concealer. I would check with your surgeon to make sure that the areas you have had laser have healed.

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

you should be able to wear concealer that is easy to remove at this point.  However, make sure that it is hypoallergenic and perfume free.  Additionally, we will want to make sure that it has ultraviolet protection content in it.most importantly check with your doctor regarding continued care after your facelift and laser workChase Lay, MDDouble board-certified facial plastic surgeon

Can I wear liquid foundation makeup 2 weeks after facelift? (Photo)

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