Facelift Recovery

After having the facelift procedure the patient will have the head and face bandaged, which will help the swelling and bruising of the face stay down. The patient may even have a draining tube that the doctor may put behind their ear to help prevent the blood and fluid buildup under the skin which will help reduce the amount of bruising. Immediately after the facelift procedure the patient’s skin may feel numb, this feeling does go away within a week.

What to Feel During a Facelift Recovery

There may be a little bit of discomfort after having the facelift procedure the patient’s doctor will prescribe mild pain medication. The doctor will also advise the patient to keep their head elevated for the first few days after the facelift surgery to keep the swelling down and the less the patient moves the better the results will be.

After the first 48 hours of having a facelift the patient will return to their doctor and get their bandages removed. By this time the draining tube will have been out for a day. The stitches from the facelift will be removed within 5 days after the procedure. However, the stitches or metal caps at the scalp will stay in for several days longer due to the scalp may take a little longer to heal.

Will I See Results During My Facelift Recovery?

The patient should remember after having facelift surgery that the results are not noticeable until after the bruising and swelling goes down. Many patients are happy with the results of their facelift. In very few cases a facelift revision is necessary.

Facelift Recovery Process

The recovering process of the facelift can take anywhere between 7 to 10 days, and even up to two weeks. Within that time there will be bruising and swelling. The swelling will go down within the 7 to 10 days after the facelift procedure. However, the bruising can last up to a month post facelift surgery. Patients are encouraged to remember that every person heals in a different way and that this is just what may occur after a facelift or any other cosmetic procedure.

After recovering from the facelift procedure patients can get back to their daily lives, but are encouraged to take it slow so that the patient can receive the best result. Please limit yourself to strenuous exercise, any heavy lifting or housework. Patients should have no alcohol for a few weeks after facelift surgery, and should stay clear of steam baths and saunas for the first two months after the procedure.

The hair around the incisions from the facelift maybe thinner and dry after surgery, but that will go away a month after the procedure. Because the scars are hidden by the hair or the natural lines of the face and ears the scars are left unnoticeable. Because the facelift procedure is lifting up the skin from the neck and behind the ears men may have to shave behind their ears and shave their necks.

Results After A Facelift Recovery

The facelift procedure is to be long lasting and to make you look 10 years younger, however to achieve that every patient should take care of their skin. Patients should keep a good skin-care regimen and protect your skin from the sun so they can get the best results from their facelift surgery.