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What is the downtime after a facelift?

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What is the downtime after a face lift? I am doing a facelift on a Monday and need to return to work on a Thursday. I have long hair , so my stitches will be covered? My dr. said I should be ok, but would like others opinions. My work is a receptionist and my job is not strenuous. I am worried my co workers will notice that I had a facelift.

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