How long after a facelift will I continue to swell at night?

The recovery will depend in part:on what type of #facelift, #necklift, you are having. additional procedurestype of anaesthesiaagetendency toward bruisingYou are still very early in your recovery and I would give yourself an additional 2-3 weeks for the swelling to completely resolve. Avoid salty foods that can cause fluid retention. 

Hello,Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to experience a swelling increase when laying down- at night and in the morning, even for a few more weeks. Many of my patients find it helpful to elevate the head of bed with books under bed legs or stiff couch cushions under head of mattress to gently elevate without bending the neck.I recommend that you let your Plastic Surgeon know how you are doing, that you are still having pain and poor sleep. They will be able to recommend steps to take and reassure you.All the best

Sorry to hear you haven't been able to get much rest! However it should be better within a few weeks at most. Most of my patients are able to see the final results of their procedure within a few months. Hang in there! If the pain becomes too much, consult with your plastic surgeon to find a healthy short term solution.