How soon can I return to work after my facelift, neck and eyes?

Hello Akeyna,What a great question and kudo's to you for doing your due diligence.  It depends in part on the procedures, but I typically tell patients they can return to work with some makeup in one to two weeks.  Exercise is restricted for at least two weeks.  Obviously healing continues, and you really start to look your best after 4-6 weeks have passed.  I would ask your facial plastic surgeon for their recommendations regarding time off prior to scheduling the surgery.  I hope that is helpful!
All my best!  Dr. Elizabeth
AtlantaFaceAndBody.com
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This is something you will have to discuss with you doctor. I tell my patients that they need to 'take it easy' for 2 weeks after surgery, this includes heavy lifting and bending over. My patients who do excessive exercising or lots of strenuous activity such as Yoga, or golfing regularly, I tell tell them to wait up to 3 weeks before resuming those activities. As you can see from all the answers, you are looking at a 2-3 week recovery, I am sure your surgeon is  along the same lines, so definitely follow up and ask her advice as there are some circumstances that require further recovery, especially if you have excessive swelling or bruising after the procedure. 

Many facelift patients are ready to return to work after two weeks, if there is any residual brusing it can be covered up with makeup. Get clearance from your surgeon who knows you best. Good luck.

If you had a strictly office job, you might be able to return to work after about two weeks. However, I do not recommend heavy lifting or even being on your feet for a full shift at that time. Maybe work part-time during the third week, take frequent breaks, and delegate lifting to a co-worker. To be safe, I’d recommend holding off on lifting until a month after surgery. Also, if you work retail, you might want to wait more than two weeks before you return to work. You’ll still have significant swelling and maybe some bruising and discoloration at that point.  I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question.  Please follow the protocol of your surgeon as every facelift is different.  I perform a facelift under a local anaesthetic meaning limited bruising.  This means my patients typically return to work after 7-14 days.  If they have a manual job I would suggest return after 14 days.  All The Best 

Hello and thank you for your question. I recommend two weeks off from work after a facelift and blepharoplasty.  If good technique is used,
this can be done with minimal scarring and can result in a natural look, not
over-done look, with rejuvenation of your face.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect
is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Typical I recommend 3 weeks recovery after facelift and blepharoplasty surgery.  Recovery does vary amongst patients.  Most patients return to most activities in 3 to 4  weeks.  Best of luck. 

Assuming that you had facial and eyelid rejuvenation performed by a board certified facial plastic surgeon with vast experience managing the aging face-most patients would be ready and able to return to work in 2 to 3 weeks.  Some patients may still be slightly bruised beyond two weeks-and make-up may be helpful in camouflaging some areas of the lower face and the upper neck at first.  Moderate lifting under 20 kilograms would be ill advised until at least 3 weeks - but minor lifting and activities equivalent to low impact exercise can be entertained at about 2 weeks.  Good luck to you with your new face, neck and eyes !!!

Typically after most surgeries, it is best to not lift anything more than 25 pounds for 3 weeks.  Also, it is important to follow the recommendations of your surgeon.  In most cases, patients can return to work around the 2nd week depending on the job and need for heavy lifting.  

Depending on the complexity of your surgery, recovery time changes. The average recovery time is two weeks; after this period, you can cover your remaining marks, in case of having them with makeup. Your results will continue healing for the next couple of months, and you can increase your activity slowly. However, considering the amount of activity you could do in your job where resting and avowing lifting are not optional, you are a candidate for a longer recovery time. During your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon, the average recovery time will be calculated and discussed. Yet, the ideal recovery time will be determined in the following consultation after the procedure.