I had a facelift, fat transfer (cheeks, temples and a bit in lips) and CO2 laser 7 days ago. How long should the numbness around my ears, sides of face and under neck last? Will the 'hardness' of my cheeks eventually soften? When does the swelling cease? Does some of the fat transfer eventually become absorbed, so am less puffy & my smile will look more normal? When does the tightness around neck and face relax? Is anything extra I can do to facilitate effective healing? Thanks so much!
July 27, 2016
Answer: Facelift recovery varies Everybody heals differently, but for the most part, numbness typically lasts for several months or even longer before it resolves. Swelling greatly improves over the first 2 weeks, but minor swelling can last for up to 3-4 months. Your laser resurfacing can take 1-2 weeks to heal and 6 months for the redness in the skin to completely resolve. Overall, most patients look pretty good at 2 weeks with a little makeup. I'd discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
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July 27, 2016
Answer: Facelift recovery varies Everybody heals differently, but for the most part, numbness typically lasts for several months or even longer before it resolves. Swelling greatly improves over the first 2 weeks, but minor swelling can last for up to 3-4 months. Your laser resurfacing can take 1-2 weeks to heal and 6 months for the redness in the skin to completely resolve. Overall, most patients look pretty good at 2 weeks with a little makeup. I'd discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
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Answer: One week later.... The symptoms and physical signs you are describing are perfectly normal and even expected one week out from facelift, fat grafting, and CO2 resurfacing. Sensation will return over the next few weeks and almost never stays numb. Much of the firmness you describe is swelling that will resolve over the next weeks to months. Around 4 months after the procedure is a good time to reevaluate swelling and the amount of fat retention.
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Answer: One week later.... The symptoms and physical signs you are describing are perfectly normal and even expected one week out from facelift, fat grafting, and CO2 resurfacing. Sensation will return over the next few weeks and almost never stays numb. Much of the firmness you describe is swelling that will resolve over the next weeks to months. Around 4 months after the procedure is a good time to reevaluate swelling and the amount of fat retention.
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