How long does the average person take to recover from a mini lower facelift and necklift? I am about 9 1/2 months now, and still feel like I am only partially recovered. I continue to have a very tight neck and choking sensation that doesn’t seem to have improved much this entire time. Anyone else had similar experiences? How long did you take to recover where you felt back to “normal.” Do you ever feel like you ever are normal again after a facelift? I just want to have a realistic expectation for how I’m supposed to feel. Do most people just accept the new odd sensations and accommodate?