How long is the lower facelift recovery & is there a type of person/skin that are more likely to have problems? (Photos)

Your questions are truly on the mark of what most prospective patient ask me. 1) There is physical recovery (no bending or lifting for about 2 weeks), and psychological recovery. By this, I mean when you feel comfortable with the postoperative changes. I have seen patients completely trust the process and be happy throughout recovery, and I have seen patients who look great at 2 months post-op, but still feel self conscious. That is why it's so important to choose the correct Surgeon with the right team to help your through your recovery. 2) In an experienced Facelift Surgeons hands, scars should be inconspicuous. In fact, although this is usually a preop concern for patients, it is rarely discussed by my patients after surgery. The reason: meticulous incision planning and tension free closure. 3) This is a difficult but necessary process. The change in routine is what most patients find the most difficult. My advice: have a supportive care giver. I have seen spouses/partners needlessly make the recovery process more difficult than it has to be. 4) Yes.... three groups: smokers, people who don't follow directions, and patients who decide to go on a diet and subsequently heal slowly. 5) Platsymaplasty is an integral part of a deep plane facelift and I agree with your Surgeon.

Based on these photos, you seem to be a good candidate for lower face and neck lift. We frequently perform periorbital augmentation with fat grafts as a part of facial rejuvenation and volume replacement. Upper and lower eyelid surgery can also be performed in the same time. Recovery is within 2 weeks; smokers and marijuana users are at slightly higher risks for complications. Hope this helps.

In my experience, scarring and looking natural are the two biggest concerns for women, and they’re going facelift procedures in terms of scarring patients with Fitzpatrick type one two and three skin generally feel very well. The face lift incisions should not be placed under undo tension. Skies will be red and raised at first But should fade to find white lines overtime. I think you are a good candidate for a facelift.