Why Should You Limit Sun Exposure After a Facelift?

·       Did you know shielding your skin after a facelift surgery helps safeguard the improvements for the long term?

·       Did you know the risk of swelling and scarring is high if you expose your face to the sun’s ultraviolet rays during the facelift recovery period?

·       Remember to wear a visor or a wide-brimmed hat while going out during the recovery period!

·       Do you know ‘not to forget’ things in your handbag are scarves, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat, too soon after a facelift?

Facelift surgery is a highly customized, costly, and result-centric procedure to address the most complex static aging concerns requiring highly attentive post-op care to enjoy long-lasting results. A facelift procedure is a solid way to rejuvenate your looks, performed by surgical or non-surgical methods. But, when your concerns are more complex static wrinkles, and the affected areas are cheeks, nose, mouth, jawline, or neck, the surgical method is recommended to give you the desired transformation.

Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic cosmetic surgeon with practices in Indiranagar and Whitefield, Bangalore, operated on thousands of patients seeking facelift surgery with the desired successful outcomes. In her practice at Kaesthetics and Kinder Women’s Hospital, she offers all aspects of facial aesthetic surgery, and the prime inclusion is surgical and non-surgical facelift procedures.

Some of the most common procedures Dr. Karishma Kagodu offers at her practice include:

·       Facelift surgery

·       Brow and forehead lift

·       Neck lift

·       Eyelid surgery

·       Lip augmentation

Those mentioned facial aesthetic procedures can be performed alone or in conjugation with one another to produce the best-desired outcomes. However, scheduling your initial consultation with Dr. Karishma is inevitable so that our plastic surgeon can help you determine which set of procedures can meet your realistic goal and desired expectations.

Suppose you have had a facelift surgery and are waiting to heal. In that case, it is inevitable to limit sun exposure directly to your face and avoid going out without sunglasses, scarves, and hats. The sun’s ultraviolet radiations can cause compromised healing and distort the result. However, it is mandatory to follow the post-surgery guidelines to reap the utmost benefits of your facelift investment.

During facelift surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Karishma Kagodu will make incisions on the sides of the face that begin at the temple in the hairline, crosses in front of the ear, and ends behind the ear. The underlying facial tissues are separated from the skin and tightened vertically. Furthermore, the excess skin is then trimmed along the incisions to create a taut. However, the procedure entails recovery guidelines that safeguard the improvements for the long term.

Let’s look at some post-op safety measures:

1.    Avoid sun exposure for two weeks after surgery.

After your facelift surgery, it is the first instruction to follow the shielding measures for about two weeks to avoid the risks of side effects of uncertainties. The risk of swelling and scarring is very prominent if you expose your face directly to the sunlight. Therefore, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and scarves is important when heading out. The harmful UV rays may also lead to inflammation and adverse bleeding.

2.    Stay covered while going out.

It is all okay to be without scarves or hats indoors, but take necessary measures when it is crucial to go out. Wear the bigger sunglasses that have polarized lenses with 100% UV protection. Moreover, scarves are an essential accessory to protect your incisions from direct exposure to UV rays.

3.    Wear sunscreen, always!

It is a healthy habit to wear sunscreen daily as part of your skincare regimen. But one must note that wearing sunscreen always is essential after facelift surgery. Wearing sunscreen early and often daily with SPF 30 or higher, as recommended by your plastic surgeon/cosmetologist, is inevitable once your incisions heal. Use the broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen, whether you are indoors or outdoors, to achieve the optimal benefits of your facelift surgery.

4.    Find a shady spot if you are outside.

If it is unavoidable, in your case, to be in the sun exposure for a particular length of time- think shade. Find a shady spot, and stay there to avoid the direct sun’s UV rays. However, be careful with those spots that catch the direct angle for sunlight.

The above-mentioned practical tips for maintaining your skin’s health and longevity of your facelift results must be followed post-surgery. In addition, incisions should flatten and get lighter with time with the right post-op care and safety measures.

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