I keep reading that post-facelift swelling can last up to a year! Where is this swelling? Is it noticeable?

December 23, 2018
Asked By:jelllyb in San Francisco, California

I’m hearing that you can go back to work in 2 weeks, that no one will notice & that you just look rested, etc. However, this doesn’t seem consistent with swelling that lasts for several months & up to a year??!! What is the reality & where is this residual swelling?

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January 2, 2019

Answer: SWELLING AFTER A FACE LIFT

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February 22, 2019

Answer: I keep reading that post-facelift swelling can last up to a year! Where is this swelling? Is it noticeable?

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February 22, 2019

Answer: I keep reading that post-facelift swelling can last up to a year! Where is this swelling? Is it noticeable?

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Sanjay K. Sharma, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 2, 2019

Answer: Swelling lasts a year

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Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 2, 2019

Answer: Swelling lasts a year

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Answer: FACELIFT SWELLING

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