9 days ago I had surgery and I am wondering if this is "normal recovery". I had a face and neck lift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, dermabrasion to upper lip, fat transfers to NL folds. Yesterday I was feeling better so I had a shower and washed my hair cleaned up my room, and bathroom, went out for dinner with some friends for 3 hours. Later I felt like I was run over by a truck. I felt nauseated, in pain, stiff and just run down. How long should recovery take? Thanks for your answers Terrie
March 10, 2025
Answer: Mid-Face Lift Thanks for the question. First 24-48 hours after the operation face will be swelling. After 48 hours swelling will be decreases. Scalp area stitches are taken from the day 10. Final results may take 1 month. Patients can return to work after 1 week. The effect of gravity varies according to the aging speed and lifestyle but it provides an average permanent effect of 10 years. I wish you all the best.
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March 10, 2025
Answer: Mid-Face Lift Thanks for the question. First 24-48 hours after the operation face will be swelling. After 48 hours swelling will be decreases. Scalp area stitches are taken from the day 10. Final results may take 1 month. Patients can return to work after 1 week. The effect of gravity varies according to the aging speed and lifestyle but it provides an average permanent effect of 10 years. I wish you all the best.
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July 3, 2018
Answer: Exhausted After Surgery Many of my facelift patients feel quite energetic just a few days after surgery; however, this does not mean that it's good to overdo it. Because no two patients are alike, please listen to your body and pace yourself. Lying in bed all day is not the proper way to heal, but neither is running around and doing housecleaning followed by active socializing. You will recover and feel 100% again but it takes time. And please remember to properly hydrate.
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July 3, 2018
Answer: Exhausted After Surgery Many of my facelift patients feel quite energetic just a few days after surgery; however, this does not mean that it's good to overdo it. Because no two patients are alike, please listen to your body and pace yourself. Lying in bed all day is not the proper way to heal, but neither is running around and doing housecleaning followed by active socializing. You will recover and feel 100% again but it takes time. And please remember to properly hydrate.
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