Like all plastic surgery procures, a facelift does leave scars, but they are carefully placed to be virtually invisible once they have fully healed. Depending on your procedure, they may be hidden under the chin, in the natural creases of your ears, or behind your hairline. Scars are more noticeable in the first 3-4 weeks6 months after surgery, before they fade to match your skin color. Makeup can be used to hide them but most patients don’t need it.