I has my facelift 11 days ago and still very swallen. Going to Walmart is an ordeal and my eyes are light sensitive. Am I the only one to have such a slow recovery?
December 22, 2013
Answer: Facelift Recovery Everyone recovers a little differently. What kind of lift did you have? Mini? Full traditional facelift? Modified SMAS? 11 days is still early. Give it time, and call your primary surgeon to make sure you are getting your questions answered. I recommend caution using chat rooms this early in the recovery process, there are too many things that will scare the heck out of you. You need to talk with your primary surgeon to get the reassurance you need. Best of luck!
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December 22, 2013
Answer: Facelift Recovery Everyone recovers a little differently. What kind of lift did you have? Mini? Full traditional facelift? Modified SMAS? 11 days is still early. Give it time, and call your primary surgeon to make sure you are getting your questions answered. I recommend caution using chat rooms this early in the recovery process, there are too many things that will scare the heck out of you. You need to talk with your primary surgeon to get the reassurance you need. Best of luck!
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December 21, 2013
Answer: Facelift recovery There are different types of facelift and different degrees of swelling. I do a smas flap dual plane facelift, yet by controlling many factors (diet, medications, type of anesthesia) many of my patients experienced minimal swelling and bruising. It is not infrequent that patients go back to work between 7 and 10 days (although I always suggest 14).By the way, I agree with the salt restriction. Also avoid grains and dairy - but it is likely too later for that modification now.
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December 21, 2013
Answer: Facelift recovery There are different types of facelift and different degrees of swelling. I do a smas flap dual plane facelift, yet by controlling many factors (diet, medications, type of anesthesia) many of my patients experienced minimal swelling and bruising. It is not infrequent that patients go back to work between 7 and 10 days (although I always suggest 14).By the way, I agree with the salt restriction. Also avoid grains and dairy - but it is likely too later for that modification now.
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December 17, 2013
Answer: Expectations 11 days post facelift Eleven days postoperative is minimal time for swelling to resolve. Most clients have approx. 70 percent edema at 11 days out although will decrease slightly each day. The majority of edema has resolved at 2-3 months. Hang in there! It will just take time.
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December 17, 2013
Answer: Expectations 11 days post facelift Eleven days postoperative is minimal time for swelling to resolve. Most clients have approx. 70 percent edema at 11 days out although will decrease slightly each day. The majority of edema has resolved at 2-3 months. Hang in there! It will just take time.
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