Facelift surgery can take three or more hours. The duration of surgery is estimated based on the type of facelift the patient chooses and the inclusion of ancillary procedures such as eyelid rejuvenation or a neck lift. Surgery is performed using general anesthesia. Patients are in a sleep state during their procedure. Then, they are moved to a monitored recovery area where they will remain until the effects of their anesthesia have worn off enough to safely release them to a loved one.