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After your facelift, you’re likely feeling rejuvenated and refreshed—and we’re here to help you maintain those results for years to come. Proper post-facelift care is essential to preserve your youthful appearance and ensure your skin looks healthy and radiant. Below, we’ve outlined crucial guidelines and treatments to help you protect and enhance your facelift results.

Sun Protection

Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is critical after a facelift; this step is non-negotiable! Here’s how you can safeguard your investment:

Daily SPF Application

Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ every day, even when indoors. Reapply every two hours when exposed to sunlight and every 90 minutes while in the water.

Use Sunblock Alone

Combining sunscreen with makeup or moisturizer can reduce its effectiveness. Opt for standalone sunblock for optimal protection.

Our favorites:

  • Alastin Hydratint
  • Elta MD products

Medical-Grade Skincare Routine

Healthy skin is the foundation of a long-lasting facelift. Your daily regimen should include:

Antioxidant Serum (Vitamin C)

Protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV light, pollution, and smoke. Apply in the morning before moisturizer.

Our favorites:

  • Skin Better Science Alto Advanced
  • Alastin Vitamin C Serum
  • SkinCeuticals Ferulic

Retinol

Clinically proven to boost collagen production and improve skin elasticity. Start by applying retinol a few nights a week and increase usage as tolerated.

Our favorites:

  • SkinMedica Retinol
  • Skin Better Science AlphaRet

Customized Products

Moisturizers, cleansers, and specialty serums tailored to your skin type. Our team is here to help you select the best products.

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Enhance Results with Injectable Treatments

The following injectables can complement your facelift and maintain your youthful appearance:

  • Neurotoxins (BOTOX/Dysport): Temporarily relaxes muscles to prevent wrinkles and smooth lines. Maintenance is recommended every 3–4 months.
  • Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Restore volume, soften fine lines, and contour the face. Maintenance varies depending on the product and treatment area.
  • Biostimulatory Injectables (Sculptra/Radiesse): Stimulate collagen and elastin production for natural volume and skin tightening.

Non-Invasive Skin Rejuvenation Treatments

Regular skin rejuvenation treatments can enhance your facelift results and keep your skin glowing. We recommend the following:

  • CO2 Laser Resurfacing: Penetrates deep layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production and reveal tighter, brighter skin. Recommended every 1–3 years.
  • Broadband Light (BBL): Targets wrinkles, redness, and age spots with various wavelengths of light. Recommended 2–4 times a year.
  • Sylfirm RF Microneedling: Combines microneedling with radiofrequency to improve skin texture, firmness, and tone. A series of 3 treatments is recommended, with maintenance 1–2 times a year.
  • Chemical Peels: Exfoliate the top layer of skin to reveal fresh, softer skin and stimulate collagen. Maintenance frequency depends on your skin type.
  • Clear & Brilliant: A gentle, non-ablative laser treatment to stimulate collagen. Recommended twice a year after an initial series of 3–4 treatments.
  • HydraFacial: A comprehensive treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin with no downtime. Ideal for monthly maintenance.

Rest assured, our non-surgical team can customize a plan tailored to your unique skin type and goals.

Meet Carli Immordino, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Carli Immordino is a key member of our team, bringing over 12 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lewis University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Bradley University, Carli is also a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). She specializes in cosmetic injectables, skin tightening, and laser resurfacing, staying at the forefront of the latest aesthetic advancements.

Carli’s dedication to patient care and passion for creating natural, beautiful results make her an invaluable resource for maintaining your facelift outcomes.

A Customized Approach to Maintenance

Not all post-facelift maintenance routines are the same. At Gold Coast Plastic Surgery, our skilled team will work with you to develop a personalized plan to keep your skin healthy and ensure long-lasting results. Schedule a consultation with our non-surgical team today to begin your journey toward radiant, youthful skin that lasts for years to come.

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