I had one two weeks ago and my surgeon just suggested doing this. But I’m squeamish. To the point of still not yet wanting to look in the mirror. I don’t like the way my facial muscles feel at the moment (a woody feel that although my husband says I look normal, I feel like I’m an Archimboldo punting come to life). Thanks!
March 9, 2019
Answer: Facelift: Healing Without pictures, it is difficult to determine. Swelling and bruising vary from patient to patient. I find that in most patients, it peaks around day 3 or 4. It’s normal to have more bruising or swelling on one side than the other. Lumps and bumps are normal and will usually improve over the course of 1-2 weeks. I find that on average 70-80% of the signs of surgery improve in the first week and 90% by the second week. Depending on what other procedures are performed at the same time, most of my patients feel comfortable out in public with makeup at about 7-14 days. The face will still feel firm and start to soften around 6-8 weeks after the procedure. Gentle massage, lymphatic massage, and or facials can help move this normal process along, but you must speak with your surgeon to get approval first. Usually by 3 months, the majority if not all of the firmness has resolved. There is still healing that will continue under the skin (which is not visible) for another 8-9 months. That being said, be sure to stay in touch with your surgeon. He or She is the one who performed your procedure and is the only one who knows what is normal and what is not when it comes to how you are expected to heal after the procedures that were performed.
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March 9, 2019
Answer: Facelift: Healing Without pictures, it is difficult to determine. Swelling and bruising vary from patient to patient. I find that in most patients, it peaks around day 3 or 4. It’s normal to have more bruising or swelling on one side than the other. Lumps and bumps are normal and will usually improve over the course of 1-2 weeks. I find that on average 70-80% of the signs of surgery improve in the first week and 90% by the second week. Depending on what other procedures are performed at the same time, most of my patients feel comfortable out in public with makeup at about 7-14 days. The face will still feel firm and start to soften around 6-8 weeks after the procedure. Gentle massage, lymphatic massage, and or facials can help move this normal process along, but you must speak with your surgeon to get approval first. Usually by 3 months, the majority if not all of the firmness has resolved. There is still healing that will continue under the skin (which is not visible) for another 8-9 months. That being said, be sure to stay in touch with your surgeon. He or She is the one who performed your procedure and is the only one who knows what is normal and what is not when it comes to how you are expected to heal after the procedures that were performed.
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March 8, 2019
Answer: Massage and Facelift Great question!
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March 8, 2019
Answer: Massage and Facelift Great question!
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March 8, 2019
Answer: Follow your doctor's directions Everyone's protocol is different and I usually prefer to wait on massage in the early post operative period. If you have questions or concerns about your doctor's directions, its best to go back and ask how to do it, how often, and where. Hope this helps.
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March 8, 2019
Answer: Follow your doctor's directions Everyone's protocol is different and I usually prefer to wait on massage in the early post operative period. If you have questions or concerns about your doctor's directions, its best to go back and ask how to do it, how often, and where. Hope this helps.
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