What to Expect After a Facelift

Posted June 24, 2011 in Plastic Surgery Tips

Having a facelift will greatly benefit your overall appearance. It is, however, important that individuals recognize that there is a recovery process involved. Facelifts are often offered on an outpatient basis, but that does not eliminate the fact that it is still a surgical procedure.

Recovering from a Facelift

When you are going in to have a facelift, you should expect the following:

• You will need someone to drive you home from your procedure
• You will be in pain initially, and should have a prescription from your doctor to take as required
• You will not be allowed to shower immediately. Typically, you must wait at least 2 days before washing your hair
• Over the first few days, the swelling in your face may increase
• After a couple of days of bed rest, you can become active and it is encouraged that you walk daily to boost circulation
• You will not be able to wear makeup for a couple of weeks. Once you are healed enough to return to work or other activities, you can begin applying makeup again

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