How long does salt intake affect facelift swelling? I am 3 weeks post-op after lower facelift and lower blepharoplasty. 46 y.o.

It will take up to 6 months for swelling to resolve and for your final results. However, this will gradually improve and won't be as noticeable. To improve final results, we will often ultherapy and thermage about 4-6 weeks after neck lift to get more of an outcome. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Major swelling after a face lift can last for weeks.  Minor swelling can last months. Small transitions in facial swelling after diet modifications (salty foods), exercise, etc can be seen for months after a face lift procedure. It is important to clarify and understand what exactly was done during a facelift procedure as extensive liposuction and defatting of the neck can add to more swelling over time.