Can facelift swelling recur after it's healed? (Photos)

Thanks for your question and photos. You are still pretty early in the recovery process after a facelift, so swelling can be expected during this time. Activity and alcohol consumption may increase swelling temporarily as well. I recommend you schedule a follow-up appointment with your surgeon for an in-person assessment to ensure your recovery is proceeding normally. This should also put your concerns to rest. Best wishes for a speedy and successful recovery!

Hello.  Thank you for your question.  The healing process after facelift actually takes several months, during which time there may be some residual fluctuating swelling.  Certainly increasing activity, drinking alcohol, or eating a salty diet may exacerbate the swelling somewhat.  However, it seems a little unusual to see a dramatic increase in swelling more than a couple of months out from surgery.  For that reason, I would suggest that you communicate with your primary surgeon and make him aware of this change, so that he/she can evaluate you in person to make certain that everything is healing as expected.  I wish you the best in your recovery.

It’s not unusual to have swelling following a facelift up to 6 to 9 months. Swelling often occurs in cycles after the initial three month period. This commonly occurs following physical activities.Stabilization  usually occurs after nine months to a year subsequent from surgery. You are still very early in the postoperative recovery phase but seeing your plastic surgeon for assurance will be a great idea.