I am two weeks post op an saw my Dr. a few days ago. He does not want me making facial gestures of any sort right now, including smiling. I look like a robot... a beautiful robot :)..... whe do you tell your patients its ok to start smiling?
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The best answers will be obtained from your Surgeon and the Nursing staff who looked after you. Generally speaking, it is preferable to be relaxed after your surgery, but not obtunded. Anxiety and excessive activity can lead to elevated blood pressure and hematoma formation, which c...
The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable...
Receiving a facelift under local anesthesia can be a safe and effective way to undergo this procedure. When you are looking for a facelift surgeon, you should discuss the different anesthesia types available and choose one that meets your personal needs and goals. Most surgeons will...
