What Can Be Done to Look More Natural and Relax the Facial Muscles of a Facelift and Fat Grafting Procedure Done 10 Days Ago?

I am 50 and now look 20 after having a short incision facelift, fat grafting and browlift just 2 weeks ago. I know I am still swollen and my face tight muscles are tight, but didn't want to look so young for my age and will be with family and friends in a month and didn't want anyone to know about the facelift. Is there anything I can do to help speed up the relaxation of the facial muscles so that I don't look so young?

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After 6 Weeks How Much Swelling in A Facelift

After 6 weeks, there should be very little swelling after a facelift and fat grafting. However, everyone heals differently.

Tightness after facelift

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you have had an excellent result so far. It is normal to have some tightness 2 weeks after your facelift. This will relax and soften nicely over the next couple of weeks. Over time, it will look more subtle and natural, and feel better as well. I suspect that before you see your friends and family in a month, you will be looking great. Try to be patient and enjoy your refreshed look. Best wishes. Jeff Rockmore

Patience, there will be many changes in the next month and beyond

Hello, Thank you for your question. I suspect you are describing both swelling and tightness. Over the next month the swelling will go down a lot, some of the tightness will relax, and some of the fat grafting will be resorbed. There is nothing for you to do other thank treat your body well, keep your head elevated and wait. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Too young after a facelift

Scruffles, It seems you are doing just fine after your procedures. This is normal and after the swelling subsides and the tissues relax, you will look normal. This is not a time to stress about family. Relax and enjoy your recovery.

Recovery after Facelift

Fat grafting combined with facelifting can both enhance the final result and contribute to prolonged post-operative swelling. The swelling from the fat grafting can create a 'tight' or swollen appearance. Fortunately the majority of the swelling should be gone in a month prior to your visit with family.

Looking Natural After A Facelift

That's great that your facelift and fat grafting procedure took so many years off your look. Please know that ten days is too soon to judge the final results of your procedure and definitely too soon to consider additional procedures to change how you look. I would encourage you to discuss your thoughts with your surgeon. After a few more weeks, you might be a candidate for a facial or massage that might make your face feel more relaxed.

Natural look after facelift

It is very important to be patient at this point. Likely, you still have a large amount of swelling after your procedures. This swelling will accentuate the "tightness" you are referring to. Aggressive skin-care regimens or topical medications may make this worse. Gentle massage and patience are the best things at this point. As always, it is important that you discuss your concerns with your Plastic Surgeon in-person.

Looking too young after a facelift is a good problem.

Hi. Almost certainly, things will relax soon enough after your facelift. You don't want them to relax too much.

How to fix an overly effective facelift

Immediately after facelift or browlift there is a great deal of swelling that tends to enhance the result. The usual problem is dealing with the disappointment of patients once the swelling goes down. They often mistakenly think that they are going all the way back to how they looked before surgery. You sound like you have had an xemplary procedure and in a couple of weeks you will be delighted by the outcome. Consult your Doctor and express your concerns but, please, do nothing to interfere... more

How long does it take to heal after a facelift

It sounds like you have a good problem. Usually it takes several weeks to a few months for the swelling in your face to resolve and your face to take on it's more natural, refreshed look. Be patient and compliant with your surgeon's post-operative instructions.

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Downtime after facelift and fat transfer

Dear Scruffles, you can visit a makeup artist who can make you look older the other thing you can do is just wait until the swelling goes down It sounds like you had a great plastic surgeon who did a nice job...just be a little patient and things will look good Best regards Nima Shemirani