My Face is Swollen After Deep Plane Facelift, When Will This And Bruising Subside? Worried About Returning To Work.

December 17, 2011

It's been 5 days since my facelift. My face is swollen and the chin area is swollen. And there is bruising. Brusing can be covered with makeup but not swelling. My plastic surgeon I could probably return to work in two weeks or maybe even sooner. He said that while I would be ready for "prime time" no one would really notice. I'm panicked because I'm reading the answers that my face will be swollen and bruised. I'll have to quit my job. I can't go back to work like this. Help!

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April 18, 2021

Answer: 5 days is a bit early to panic over bruising.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 18, 2021

Answer: 5 days is a bit early to panic over bruising.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 16, 2016

Answer: At 5 days post-op, it’s completely normal to be swollen and bruised.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2016

Answer: At 5 days post-op, it’s completely normal to be swollen and bruised.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 23, 2018

Answer: Bruising after a facelift

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Mike Majmundar, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 23, 2018

Answer: Bruising after a facelift

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Mike Majmundar, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Wait for swelling to subside

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Wait for swelling to subside

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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August 21, 2013

Answer: Swelling Common After Deep Plane Face Lift Technique

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 21, 2013

Answer: Swelling Common After Deep Plane Face Lift Technique

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 3, 2013

Answer: Deep Plane Facelift and Bruising and Swelling at 5 Days

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 3, 2013

Answer: Deep Plane Facelift and Bruising and Swelling at 5 Days

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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