I had a facelift 4 weeks ago today. Face is still slightly swollen.

A good rule of thumb is that about 80-90% of the swelling will resolve in the first 4-6 weeks and the additional 10-20% can take a few months more. So be patient - especially since you are early on in your recovery. One other thing that is helpful with postop swelling is Arnica which is obtainable at any health food store. Follow the directions on the bottle. Also never fail to keep your surgeon in the loop and express your concerns to him or her. Good luck with your continued recovery and I hope you are enjoying your result

Thank you for your question, dd69. Most patient literature
on facelift surgery says that swelling will be largely resolved after 4 weeks,
but this is merely a guideline. Every patient heals differently. Your own
physiology, as well as the techniques your doctor used during surgery,
can influence how long the healing process takes. Fat grafting on itself will
be associated with some swelling; we often overgraft, i.e. overcorrect, as some
of the fat will not survive. Full
results after fat grafting are only seen after 3 months. Because you are only slightly swollen, that sounds to me like a
very good sign that you're healing well. It may take a few more months for the
last bit of swelling to completely go away. Please contact your surgeon if you
have any urgent concerns. Good luck!

The
degree of swelling varies from patient to patient. Swelling of the face is totally normal.
All swelling takes time to subside, especially with a lower facelift, but you will see steady
progress over the course of days, weeks, and months. Contact your surgeon’s office with any
concerns or questions regarding your post-op swelling. #facelift#drrodrohrich#facialrejuvenation