Timing of lower face lift (deep plane) - is it too close to Christmas & when can I be in the sun?

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Hi Is it convening to do close to xmas? In the event of a problem? How soon after can you be in the sun? Everyone has a different recommendation on when you can exercise- what is our opinion?

Steven H. Wiener, MD · Answer

As with any surgery, you must allow sufficient time to heal. Immediately after surgery you will have bruising and swelling. My patients typically have a head wrap on for 48 hours, and can shower 2-3 days after surgery. Very light activity for 5-7 days. May return to light exercise at two weeks, 80-90 % of swelling will resolve by 4 weeks. Any important event should be minimum of 6 weeks after surgery.

Maribel Belmontes Castillo, MD · Answer

Hello, the recovery time in my patients is 2-3 weeks, when they present the greatest swelling and bruising.My patients can exercise from the fourth week.Sun exposure at 2 months.

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Generally, you look visibly postoperative after a facelift for about two weeks. After that, you may have a little bruising, swelling, or pinkness of incisions, but you can cover this with makeup and generally be presentable. You should still be careful about being in the sun, but this can be helped a lot by good sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat. As for exercise, you should discuss with your surgeon as everyone has slightly different recommendations; I generally ask people to take about four weeks before doing cardio. As for problems after surgery, you should discuss that with your surgeon to ensure there is an appropriate plan in place based on your (or their) holiday plans.

Anish Abrol, MD · Answer

I tell my patients that they will have swelling after facelift surgery that will be noticeable for 2-4 weeks. They also typically have bruising for about 2 weeks after surgery as well. I prefer that my patients do not do any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 2 weeks following surgery. After that, they can slowly increase their activity as they can tolerate. In regards to being in the sun, the most important thing is placing sunscreen on all of the incisions. This can help prevent pigmentation issues as the incisions heal.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Anticipate two weeks of visible bruising and swelling after a lower face and neck lift procedure. We also ask patients refrain from exercising for two weeks after the procedure, And it's best that you and your surgeon are both in town for two weeks for follow-up appointments. Getting out in the sun is okay, just limit your exposure and put sun screen on and a hat. Choose your surgeon wisely based on extensive experience producing natural results.  Study you're prospective surgeon's before and after facelift photo Gallery and make sure that it is extensive with results that you like

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! Deep plane facelifts can work very well for providing rejuvenation. Regarding the proximity to Christmas, that's a personal preference. You may not be presentable in terms of bruising so some would elect for after the holidays. In the event of a problem, you should still have access to your surgeon or a local ER if needed. You can be in the sun after a few days just making sure to limit exposure to short periods of time and avoid excessively cold environments. Finally, exercising shouldn't be performed for at least 3-4 weeks and then slowly returning to normalcy. Hope this is useful!

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