Recovery From a Facelift Takes Time: "It's Not Like a Lunchtime Lift"

Dr. Barbara Persons wants patients to know that the recovery process following any face surgery is going to be around 2 weeks. She stresses that listening to your own body is key. VIEW NOW

How Tight Will a Facelift Feel and What Is Normal?

Dr. Barbara Persons answers the tough question of how tight a facelift might feel in post-op. She notes a few actions that might be a bit difficult in the first few days. VIEW NOW

Swelling After Face or Eyelid Surgery: How Long Until I'm Fully Healed?

Dr. Adam Lowenstein explains how the recovery process works following a face or eyelid procedure, touching on the expectations patients should have toward post-op swelling. VIEW NOW

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Facelift Scars Are Chosen To Suit Each Patient Individually

The adjustment of the deep and surface layers of skin on the face during a facelift means there will be scarring, but surgeons make every effort to conceal these telltale signs of surgery. VIEW NOW

Can You Be Too Young For a Facelift?

Dr. Daniel Shapiro notes that while he does see trends in which age groups come in asking for certain procedures, when it comes to facelifts, it all depends on the person's skin. VIEW NOW

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Mini vs. Full Facelift: Which Is Best?

Dr. Daniel Shapiro explains who is a candidate for both the mini, or cheek lift, and the full facelift. VIEW NOW

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Which Type of Facelift Is Right For Me?

Dr. Daniel Shapiro describes the three most common facelift procedures, which target either specific areas or the entire face, depending on the patient's needs. VIEW NOW

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How Invasive Is a Facelift and How Much Does It Cost?

Dr. Steven Dayan explains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. today: the facelift. The doctor breaks down how facelifts have improved over the years and what you can expect to pay for one. VIEW NOW

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What Is Recovery Like After a Facelift?

Dr. Daniel Shapiro explains that while most patients consider recovery to come after the surgery, it actually begins days to weeks before. VIEW NOW

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How Long Does a Facelift Last?

Dr. Daniel Shapiro explains how long a patient can expect a facelift to last and what they can do to ensure a longer lasting result. VIEW NOW

Facelift Results: Avoid the Windblown Look

If you are going with a surgical facelift, there are things your surgeon can do to avoid producing a windblown or "stretched too tight" look. VIEW NOW

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Mini and Full Facelifts Differ in Incision Length

Dr. Robert Jensen describes the differences between a mini and full facelift procedure and continues on about the longevity of each procedures' results. VIEW NOW

Facial Surgery Post-Op Expectations: Recovery Time and Minor DIscomforts

Dr. Paul Nassif describes what it's like to recovery from different facial surgeries, be it a full facelift or an eyelid lift. He notes varying recovery times as well as common discomforts some patients have reported. VIEW NOW

Facelift Results Depend on Both Genetics and Lifestyle

Dr. Paul Nassif describes a few factors that play into how you will heal after a facelift and what the final result will be. VIEW NOW

Lateral Sweep and Other Post-Facelift Issues

Dr. Amiya Prasad details the different causes of lateral sweep after a facelift and also says that an exact diagnosis of the issue will require a physical exam from the original surgeon. VIEW NOW