I had a facelift, brow and lip lift on 9/2/16 for my daughters wedding on 10/7, less than 5 wks later by wonderful Dr. Lange in Peer Group. I new I was in excellent hands from the consult. He's soft spoken, calm, observant, reassuring, and skillful. I had a brow lift and top lip lift in addition to facelift. He would not do blepharoplasty or chemical peel as I would not be healed enough with makeup for the wedding pictures. But I have a firm jawline and all fat and neck skin are gone. Despite this no one, not even daughters, recognized that it was done. Only that I looked beautiful and in my 50's instead of pushing 70. Now I'm ready for the eyes and chemical peel around the mouth with Dr. Langel of course. Face still numb and swollen but no pain and is going down. Also, I only had a little discomfort for first couple days and bruising resolved quickly. PS the 3 facial glycolic peels by the esthetic Ian , are included in the surgical cost. I have Laura and she's very nice. Wonderful group.
The post-operative period following a face and neck lift with fat grafting lasts several months. It can be divided into three stages.