recently had a lower facelift, necklift, fat injections in nasafolds. 6 weeks postop still swollen and numb. Is this normal, and if so how, long before i am completely healed?
November 19, 2020
Answer: Recovery For Facelifts This is a common question and concern for many patients. I usually tell my patients that 3-10 days is the peak time for bruising and swelling. Most people are ‘restaurant ready’ by 2-3 weeks after facelift surgery, which means with make-up on and under not-too-bright lighting. Glasses, even non-prescription versions like blue-light glasses, can help to hide bruises and swelling around your eyes, especially if you also had a blepharoplasty. Milder swelling can go up and down, depending on the day, for 2-3 months. Though this does not usually affect daily life, you want time to heal fully before a big event. Numbness in areas of the face, neck, and ears is common and may take as long as a year to resolve. Most patients find that it has improved enough by 6 months that they don’t find it bothersome. It is possible that some areas to remain numb long term.As always, I advise patients to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial surgery and find someone you connect with and trust. Good Luck!
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November 19, 2020
Answer: Recovery For Facelifts This is a common question and concern for many patients. I usually tell my patients that 3-10 days is the peak time for bruising and swelling. Most people are ‘restaurant ready’ by 2-3 weeks after facelift surgery, which means with make-up on and under not-too-bright lighting. Glasses, even non-prescription versions like blue-light glasses, can help to hide bruises and swelling around your eyes, especially if you also had a blepharoplasty. Milder swelling can go up and down, depending on the day, for 2-3 months. Though this does not usually affect daily life, you want time to heal fully before a big event. Numbness in areas of the face, neck, and ears is common and may take as long as a year to resolve. Most patients find that it has improved enough by 6 months that they don’t find it bothersome. It is possible that some areas to remain numb long term.As always, I advise patients to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial surgery and find someone you connect with and trust. Good Luck!
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March 13, 2020
Answer: How long should swelling and numbness last after Facelift Surgery? There are many variables that contribute to healing. Genetics, lifestyle/diet and age can all play a role. Generally, patients can return to work feeling confident 2-3 weeks following Deep Plane Facelift surgery. Residual swelling and numbness may still be a factor, however both will dissipate over time, anywhere from 1-3 months on average. Facial fat transfer may cause generalized swelling to the treatment are which should settle down within 2 weeks following the procedure. Many patients feel completely healed 1 month following both procedures, while others may require a bit more time. Dr. Philip Solomon MD FRCSCSolomon Facial Plastic, Toronto
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March 13, 2020
Answer: How long should swelling and numbness last after Facelift Surgery? There are many variables that contribute to healing. Genetics, lifestyle/diet and age can all play a role. Generally, patients can return to work feeling confident 2-3 weeks following Deep Plane Facelift surgery. Residual swelling and numbness may still be a factor, however both will dissipate over time, anywhere from 1-3 months on average. Facial fat transfer may cause generalized swelling to the treatment are which should settle down within 2 weeks following the procedure. Many patients feel completely healed 1 month following both procedures, while others may require a bit more time. Dr. Philip Solomon MD FRCSCSolomon Facial Plastic, Toronto
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February 4, 2020
Answer: Swelling and numbness following facelift Hello and thanks for the question. There is a lot of variability regarding the recovery following the procedures you describe. Numbness around the sides of the face and ears is quite common and can take several months to fully resolve, though it generally improves with each passing week. Swelling is similar in the sense that much of it improves in the first few weeks, however it continues to slowly dissipate over the ensuing weeks and can take a few months to fully resolve. Hope that helps and good luck
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February 4, 2020
Answer: Swelling and numbness following facelift Hello and thanks for the question. There is a lot of variability regarding the recovery following the procedures you describe. Numbness around the sides of the face and ears is quite common and can take several months to fully resolve, though it generally improves with each passing week. Swelling is similar in the sense that much of it improves in the first few weeks, however it continues to slowly dissipate over the ensuing weeks and can take a few months to fully resolve. Hope that helps and good luck
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