Question:
What is the recovery like after a facelift?
Answer:
After a facelift your head and face will be bandaged to help reduce your swelling and bruising. You may also have a drainage tube behind your ear to prevent blood from collecting under the skin. You should elevate your head for the first five days and you will be noticeably swollen for about two weeks. You are going to want to take some time off from work. I recommend taking it easy for about two weeks. You will not want to do anything too soon because it will increase swelling and delay your results.
The extent of your facelift surgery will determine the exact guidelines for your recovery. Depending on the procedure that is performed, you may need to avoid certain activities for a longer period of time. You need to gradually get back into your routine after the first few weeks of recovery. I hope this helps answer your question.
