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What's the recovery timeline for a mid-face lift?

justpoppedup1
I'm 22 years old with facial sagging. I have a quote for cheek implants and an endoscopic mid-lift (not interested in fillers). Whilst I can afford the two weeks 'down time' for swelling, I would be uncomfortable with many of my friends and family knowing I'd had surgery. I've read that swelling might take as long as 3-6 months to go down, which would be enough to make me (reluctantly) reconsider. Could you tell me if this information is correct? What would you advise me to do?

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