Dr. Arroyo requires his facelift and neck lift patients to stop smoking at least a few weeks before the day of surgery. He will also ask you to stop taking certain types of herbal supplements and blood-thinning medication such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and NSAIDs at least 14 days before and after facial surgery. Since rhytidectomy is an outpatient procedure, you will need to arrange for a family member, friend, or trusted associate to drive you home immediately after the surgery. It is also vital to purchase supplies you will need during recovery in advance and set time aside from work so you can put your full attention on healing.