How Much Will I Be Able to Do After Mini Facelift Surgery?

Thank you for your question. So much of this depends on you, how fast you heal, as we see such a variety in healing rates depending on the individual, even though the surgery is identical for all practical purposes.  We have had a physical therapist go back to work in 10 days after a mini facelift, but this is not typically recommended.  Too much activity and swelling will start again, and or a suture separation.  The goal is to heal, not to injure yourself trying to recover quicker, or be as active as is possible.  Your recovery is as much dependent on you as is the surgery. I hope this helps.

Thanks for the question. It takes 3-4 weeks for your body to recover and return to daily life without any problems. I wish you all the best.

With this
#cosmeticsurgery patients usually feel some tightness, firmness under the skin,
and moderate swelling & bruising during the first week. Most patients having
a modified #facelift feel comfortable being out in public shortly thereafter,
sometimes after a few days. It’s best to allow one to two weeks for healing
from your #plasticsurgery. We use dissolving incisions that do not need to be
removed



WHAT ARE
THE SCARS LIKE?



When you
have a #facelift, well placed incisions which are well planned and hidden, along
with lifting without tension will help #minilifts, #litelifts and other
#facelifts heal when performing these types of #cosmeticsurgeries.
Limited scar incision and proper care after
sugery help. Topical scar creams and laser as needed can all help create
incisions that are hard to see.

The recovery from a mini lift can be very simple, or may require quiet recuperation, depending on the complexity of the surgery. I would likely take off a few days to recuperate. A non surgical option is Ultherapy. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

As with any surgery, activity restrictions in the early healing process are required. For a mini-facelift, this includes any activity that would significantly elevate the heart rate or blood pressure.  Light walking is generally ok, but more rigorous exercise is not recommended. The other concerns involve sources of infection -- this would eliminate the possibility of swimming (both in the ocean and in a pool). Please confer with your surgeon before proceeding with any activities. Best of luck!

I recommend that for the first week after your procedure you only partake in light activities.  Short walks on the beach would be satisfactory, as long as you keep yourself protected from the sun and do not go in the ocean.  Any other activities which may cause you to exert yourself would not be suggested.  Physical exertion will lead to elevations in heart rate and blood pressure.  These elevations can lead to the postoperative bleeding, and hematoma formation.  This a complication we all seek to avoid.  Therefore, light activities would be allowed but physical exertion is not recommended.  Good Luck

  In general, a minifacelift has the potential to cause a hematoma after surgery.  Thus, increases in blood pressure should be avoided for at least the first week. 

How much is done at a mini-facelift can vary.  This would determine how active you can be.  Short walks would be ok, but heavy lifting, throwing a ball or any activity that gets your heart rate or blood pressur up can cause increased bruising, swelling and possibly bleeding.  Would recommend scheduling some alternate activities for your son.  Good luck.

Although a minilift is not as extensive as a Facelift, it is still surgery.  My general recommendation for patients is to avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting (15 lbs), and bending over for a full two weeks.  Walking without raising your blood pressure or heart rate is acceptable after 72 hours.  Any deviations from these instructions invariably leads to prolonged swelling.  I would recommend having your son with you after 72 hours so that you will be able to enjoy each other's company. In the first day or two, patients tend to be much less active due to the effects of sedation, pain medication, etc. 

Walking and minimal playing is ok for the 1 week after a miniface/neck lift but strenuous activity should be reserved until the 2nd week. The 1st week you will be wrapped up around your face to help compress the cheeks and neck and cut down on bruising and swelling. Taking arnica and prednisone are very helpful as well as icing your face. Expect to pay roughly $6-8500 for the mini face/neck lift under local anesthesia and enjoy the new you.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD