Prior to facelift surgery, patients should avoid anything that might negatively impact their skin health, hydration, and flexibility, as well as anything that might impede normal blood circulation. For this reason, patients shouldn’t smoke at all in the month before their procedure, and shouldn’t take any aspirin, blood thinners, or skin rejuvenation creams within the 2 weeks prior. It’s also advised to avoid any significant sun tanning in the weeks leading up to a facelift.