How Much Bandaging from Facelift?

I am an older mom (48). How much facial bandaging would be required for a face lift? Would I scare my children if I had too many bandages on my face? I would like to do this procedure while my husband is out of town and my kids are in school. I can hire a babsitter to pick them up, but they of course they would still see me bandaged. Please advise.

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Bandaging no longer needed for a facelift

Bandaging is no longer needed for a facelift. That went out over ten years ago and is no longer used except on plastic surgery shows on television. The bandaging is used for T.V. drama. We do place two Jackson-Pratt drains underneath the skin in the neck, which stays in for two days after the surgery. It is important that you have some help in your postoperative recovery phase for the first one week since it is not a good idea to be driving back and forth to your postoperative... more

How Much Bandaging from Facelift?

We do not use any bandages after a facelift. Some physicians do use various garments. We have found that it has no bearing on the overall healing process.

Bandaging after facelift

This varies from no bandaging at all to heavy bandaging. The important thing is that your family should know about it and support you during your recuperative period. Trying to hide this from your family is usually a mistake and can significantly detract from you overall experience.

Bandages following Facelift

The type and extent of bandages you will require following Facelift surgery will depend in large part on the extent of your surgery. For a full Facelift I would leave the bandages on for 24 hours and the day after surgery change the dressing to something smaller and remove any drains that were placed. The second part of your inquiry is a little more difficult to answer. Any trauma to your face that your children see will likely be disturbing to them. You may want to wait until your... more

The Vast Majority of Facelift Patients Require Dressings for about 24 to 48 Hrs Following Surgery

Post operative care varies from patient to patient following facelift surgery. The extent of the post operative dressings is dependent upon the extent of the surgical procedure. Although not every patient requires bandages, the vast majority require dressings for about 24 to 48 hours following the procedure. It’s important for patients to have a good support system in the post operative period. Having people around you who have knowledge of your operation can make this a much better... more

Bandaging After Facelift

One will have a soft bandage that will be in place for 1-2 days. We normally keep our patients for 1-2 days in our nursing facility for comfort. When the patient goes home they really have nothing on as our nurses shampoo and wash their hair before leaving.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

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Dallas Plastic Surgeon

How Much Bandaging from Facelift

The amount of bandaging varies from surgeon to surgeon. I do not use any bandaging on facelifts. I will use a drain on each side for a few days.

Do I need a bandage after a facelift?

Do I need a bandage after a facelift? Not necessarily. There is no one right answer whether or not you will have a huge bandage or none at all. The same goes for the presence of drains. I have done both and don't seem to see a huge difference between the two. I like the gentle support of a bandage but in patients that are claustrophobic I do not use them and have not seen problems as a consequence. Because the decision is individualized make sure to discuss this... more

Facelift dressings

There are a variety of philosophies regarding post-operative bandaging for facelift surgery. Rarely, will bandaging choice have an impact on the overall outcome of your surgery. I prefer to place a compression dressing for the first 24 hours along with a drain. In my opinion it expidites the healing process. After removal of the compression dressing we give our patients garments that they can take on and off. I recommend that they wear the garment at night fot 10-14 days. It is important... more

Todd C. Miller, MD

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Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Bandages after a facelift

I personally do not use bandages after a face-lift, but the slight swelling and bruising can also be disconcerting. I think in general, if you are concerned about your appearance after the surgery, best to avoid all of the people you are concerned about for at least 5 days.