As with any surgery, there are risks associated with a facelift. However, these risks can be controlled and minimized by a proper home care routine, which we will provide you with. Although rare, there is a risk after a facelift for a hematoma, which is treated by draining in the doctor’s office. Facelifts are not typically performed on active smokers, because nicotine may reduce the skin’s blood flow and negate the results of the surgery.