What to expect after your facelift

If you’re considering a facelift, there are a few things you might want to know before you take the leap. While a facelift will undoubtedly shave years from your face and make you look youthful again, it won’t happen like magic the day after your surgery. Like any surgery, there is a product once you’re healed will be well worth it.

In the article, the writer states, “While initial bruising and major swelling will subside over the first few days and weeks, swelling may not fully disappear until several months after your facelift.”

In most cases, your swelling will not last several months. But it is a good idea to talk to your surgeon about ways to prevent swelling and treat your discomfort in the days after the procedure.

We believe the final product of a facelift is well worth the short recovery period, but we also want our patients to be prepared for what awaits them after surgery. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us for more information!