A face lift procedure is very individualized. In your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon he or she will evaluate your face. This will include the underlying bone and skin. Then your doctor will discuss your goals for the surgery with you. He or she will then review your medical history and check you for any conditions that could possibly cause problems during or after the procedure. These conditions include uncontrolled high blood pressure, the tendency to form excessive scars, and blood clotting problems. It is important that you inform your surgeon of all the herbs, medications, and vitamins that you are taking. If you are a smoker, your cosmetic surgeon will counsel you on the increased risks associated with healing and he or she will wait for you to have stopped smoking for at least two months before performing a procedure.