Facelift recovery

It depends on many factors, such as extent of facelift surgery, any other concurrent procedures done, and amount of bruising, among others. On average, it takes about 10 days for the bruising to subside. The incision scar from facelift scar is hopefully in a location that is hidden, especially if the hair is... more

Freakles28, Recovery after face lift surgery varies on the specific type of face lift you had, and your body's natural healing ability. Mini lifts (short scar or minimal access) have a faster recovery than traditional face lifts or full face lifts. Generally, most swelling and bruising after facial cosmetic... more

I advise my patients that after two weeks, with make-up and fashion, most patients are passable socially. If the eyelids are not part of the facelift, usually the social down time is only a few days. Bruising after facelift is usually minimal and most commonly in the neck that can be covered with a collar. The... more

There is not a standard facelift since there are different techniques and aspects to this generic procedure. Ingeneral, most bruising should be minimal enough to cover with make up 7-10 days post-op. Swelling is more variable. The more that is done higher up ( forehead, eyes, cheeks) the longer the swelling... more

Great answers to your question! I would also add that every Patient is different in terms of how much swelling / bruising they are comfortable with other people seeing. Geography may play role a too - it's not uncommon in the neighborhood where my office is to see post facelift / rhinoplasty... more

 Some folk will look good in 2-3 days others may take 2-3 months, both of these are very unusual. I tell my patients plan on about 2-3 weeks. Usually by 3 weeks you will look better than you did before surgery. It is important that you limit your activity for at least 2 weeks to keep your blood pressure... more

3 weeks you will look good if every thing goes smooth. In women they can go out as early as 2 weeks, since they can use make up and concealers. Take a look at the series of photographs on my home page under Journey of a Facelift  (It is located just below the photo of a girl) and you will see a day to day... more

Dear Freakles Although the facelift is the most powerful facial cosmetic surgery, recovery is surprisingly fast. With proper technique, there is minimal bruising. Almost all the facelift stitches are out by a week. By draping the hair in front of the ears and wearing sunglasses, most patients are able to go... more

Face lift is a generic term and covers a wide variety of possibilities. Patients will be back much more quickly if the office has an on site esthetician who can help the patient conceal the early recovery phase. Our less invasive patients are back within days with the help of concealers and even our most... more

Your question is increasingly common in the modern era of brand-name facelifts, which seem to promise miraculous results with only a weekend off. What it comes down to is that there are no secret techniques to speed recovery. The trend is less invasive techniques, which do facilitate faster recovery and return... more