What is Recovery Time on Lower Facelift?
Answer: Facelift recovery Thank you for your question. Assuming you are in good physical and medical condition, recovery from a lower facelift is generally very acceptable/tolerable for most patients. Such recovery is obviously dependent on the type of facelift you get and what other procedures you get in conjunction (i.e. laser skin resurfacing, autologous fat transfer etc.). Incisions are generally placed around or within hairlines and around the ear to help camouflage the scars. You may have an additional incision underneath the chin if additional neck contouring is necessary to achieve an optimal result. Sutures are removed in 1 week. Social recovery (i.e. when you will be comfortable being seen in public) is usually 7-10 days owing to bruising and swelling. Aerobic exercise can be resumed after 2 weeks and high impact activities (i.e. running, jumping) started after 3 weeks. The final aesthetic outcome is typically evident at the 3 month mark (this is when we take post-operative photographs). A consultation with an expert in facial plastic surgery who specializes in Rhytidectomy (Facelifting) will allow for a proper assessment of your individual needs and expected recovery.
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Answer: Facelift recovery Thank you for your question. Assuming you are in good physical and medical condition, recovery from a lower facelift is generally very acceptable/tolerable for most patients. Such recovery is obviously dependent on the type of facelift you get and what other procedures you get in conjunction (i.e. laser skin resurfacing, autologous fat transfer etc.). Incisions are generally placed around or within hairlines and around the ear to help camouflage the scars. You may have an additional incision underneath the chin if additional neck contouring is necessary to achieve an optimal result. Sutures are removed in 1 week. Social recovery (i.e. when you will be comfortable being seen in public) is usually 7-10 days owing to bruising and swelling. Aerobic exercise can be resumed after 2 weeks and high impact activities (i.e. running, jumping) started after 3 weeks. The final aesthetic outcome is typically evident at the 3 month mark (this is when we take post-operative photographs). A consultation with an expert in facial plastic surgery who specializes in Rhytidectomy (Facelifting) will allow for a proper assessment of your individual needs and expected recovery.
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Answer: Mini Facelift & Mini neck lift -- FaceTite RF for internal skin tightening + Neck Liposuction for definition/contouring FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime. Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Mini Facelift & Mini neck lift -- FaceTite RF for internal skin tightening + Neck Liposuction for definition/contouring FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime. Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 11, 2025
Answer: Lower Face Lift Thanks for the question. It takes 3-4 weeks for your body to recover and return to daily life without any problems. I wish you all the best.
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March 11, 2025
Answer: Lower Face Lift Thanks for the question. It takes 3-4 weeks for your body to recover and return to daily life without any problems. I wish you all the best.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Recovery Time for a Lower Facelift Hi, this is a great question! It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes to recover from facelift surgery varies greatly between individuals.The recovery from a lower facelift is variable, depending on how much bruising there is, which leads to more prolonged swelling. For most patients, there is a day or two where you might want to limit activities due to discomfort. Again, this varies among people. Most people hide out at home for one to two weeks due to the initial swelling and bruising. You may elect to go out in public during this period to run errands, get some fresh air, etc, if you are comfortable using coverup makeup and scarves to cover evidence of recent surgery. Following this period, most people can return to work looking refreshed. Family and close acquaintances may be able to notice that you are mildly swollen after this, but by four weeks most people can function socially without anyone noticing anything other than the fact that you look perhaps ten years younger.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Recovery Time for a Lower Facelift Hi, this is a great question! It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes to recover from facelift surgery varies greatly between individuals.The recovery from a lower facelift is variable, depending on how much bruising there is, which leads to more prolonged swelling. For most patients, there is a day or two where you might want to limit activities due to discomfort. Again, this varies among people. Most people hide out at home for one to two weeks due to the initial swelling and bruising. You may elect to go out in public during this period to run errands, get some fresh air, etc, if you are comfortable using coverup makeup and scarves to cover evidence of recent surgery. Following this period, most people can return to work looking refreshed. Family and close acquaintances may be able to notice that you are mildly swollen after this, but by four weeks most people can function socially without anyone noticing anything other than the fact that you look perhaps ten years younger.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Recovery Time for a Lower Facelift Thank you for your question. The recovery from a lower facelift is variable, depending on how much bruising there is, which leads to more prolonged swelling. For most patients, there is a day or two where you might want to limit activities due to discomfort. Again, this varies among people. Most people hide out at home for one to two weeks due to the initial swelling and bruising. You may elect to go out in public during this Period to run errands, get some fresh air, etc., if you are comfortable using coverup makeup and scarves to cover evidence of recent surgery. Following this period, most people can return to work looking refreshed. Family and close acquaintances may be able to notice that you are mildly swollen after this, but by four weeks most people Can function socially without anyone noticing anything other than the fact that you look perhaps ten years younger.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Recovery Time for a Lower Facelift Thank you for your question. The recovery from a lower facelift is variable, depending on how much bruising there is, which leads to more prolonged swelling. For most patients, there is a day or two where you might want to limit activities due to discomfort. Again, this varies among people. Most people hide out at home for one to two weeks due to the initial swelling and bruising. You may elect to go out in public during this Period to run errands, get some fresh air, etc., if you are comfortable using coverup makeup and scarves to cover evidence of recent surgery. Following this period, most people can return to work looking refreshed. Family and close acquaintances may be able to notice that you are mildly swollen after this, but by four weeks most people Can function socially without anyone noticing anything other than the fact that you look perhaps ten years younger.
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April 26, 2019
Answer: Recovery after a facelift Most patients resume everyday activities in terms of driving, starting to get around at 10 days. You will still have some bruising and swelling at the stage, however, but this can usually be disguised by makeup and scarves. In terms of working allow 2-3 weeks off for face-to-face contact, but most people can resume desk work at home after one week. Most patients feel completely normal and return to exercise at about 3 weeks.
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April 26, 2019
Answer: Recovery after a facelift Most patients resume everyday activities in terms of driving, starting to get around at 10 days. You will still have some bruising and swelling at the stage, however, but this can usually be disguised by makeup and scarves. In terms of working allow 2-3 weeks off for face-to-face contact, but most people can resume desk work at home after one week. Most patients feel completely normal and return to exercise at about 3 weeks.
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