After any surgery, it takes several days to weeks for the swelling to improve.

David Shafer, MD answers: Why don't I look like myself?

I had a lifestyle lift 5 days ago. How long does it take for the swelling to go down. I look deformed. I have been appling ice as often as I can. I do not look like myself. please let me know how long it will take.


David Shafer, MD
12 months ago
By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Jask,

After any surgery, especially facelift, it takes days to weeks for the swelling to improve. This is dependent on how extensive of a surgery you had. Lifestyle Lift is a minimal surgery, so I would not expect you to have extensive swelling or bruising for more than a week or two. Additionally, healing time is different among different patients. As for the specifics of your surgical results. You really will need to discuss them with your surgeon. If you post your photos, we may be able to comment further in this forum as well.

Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
Shafer Plastic Surgery - New York City

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