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How Often Do You See the Plastic Surgeon, After the Surgery?

I had a face/neck lift performed a couple of months ago and have been extremely pleased--couldn't be happier. I saw my doctor 5 days post-op, at stitch removal, and he was also pleased with what he saw. He said he didn't need to see me again for another 6 months, and that's it. He and his staff have always been responsive, but I was a little surprised by the lack of a need or want to see me after (what I considered) fairly extensive surgery. Are post-op visits typically that infrequent?

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Followup after Facelift

If the stitches are removed, you have no fluid collections, and you are happy with the results, you may not need further followup. However, it is not uncommon to have a followup after surgery, at the time of suture removal, in a few weeks, and in a few months. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Follow up after Facelift Surgery

In our practice we see patients the next day, at 4-5 days for suture removal, 4 weeks, 3 months and six months- up to one year. However, the most important thing is that you are comfortable with how you look and feel. If you have concerns, you should contact your doctor and schedule a follow up on your own.

Every surgeon recommends a different post-operative appointment schedule

Every surgeon recommends a different post-operative appointment schedule. If there are no healing issues, it is typical to see patients 1-2 days following facelift, one week, one month, three months, six months and 12 months following surgery. Every surgeon has different thoughts about this but the most important point of your post is that you're happy. That's what we all shoot for. Congratulations! Stephen Weber, M.D. Lone Tree Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center more

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Hi. You have a good result and every surgeon's routine is different, so I would not second guess your surgeon. Our own routine is post operative visits at 2 days, 5 days, 10 days, three weeks, three months, and six months.

Frequency of postoperative visits

Each practice has different protocol regarding postoperative care. We typically see the patient the day after surgery, four days after, seven days after, and then one month, three months, six months, and one year. Thereafter, patients will be seen as needed. see video

Post op visits after facelift

In my practice I see patients the day after surgery and a week later. Beyond that every few months for the first year just to keep in touch and monitor the patients progress. It may not be absolutely necessary but I think it gives the patients and me some peace of mind. see video

Thomas Buonassisi, MD

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Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.8west.ca

How Often To See Your Plastic Surgeon After Surgery

I see patients the next day and four days after surgery. I also see my patient after seven days, three weeks, three months, six months, one year, and annually thereafter.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.info

Facelift Recovery

Hello and thanks for the questions. Follow-up protocols will vary greatly from surgeon to surgeon. At our institution, the post-op facelift patient is seen at day 1, 7, 10, 14, 30, 90, and 180 - and any other time which may be justified by medical need. Best of luck, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

How often are your visits after facelift

Every doctor is different. The visits are not only to check the surgery but to answer questions and give support.Sounds like your surgery was smooth and you are a confident person and need little reassurance from your doctor by his evaluation.. My favorite kind of patient.

Follow Up After Facelift

A facelift is a major proceedure both emotionally and physically to the client. Each of us has our protocol for followup. Access to the support team for reassurance is the key. As long as the provider is providing such concierge service you will do well. I am.glad you are happy with your results.

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