Cosmetic Surgeries for the Seasons
As a major surgical procedure, a traditional facelift requires plenty of rest and recovery once you head home after your same-day procedure. While the majority of your recovery will occur during the first two weeks post-operatively, you will still need to make some changes to your daily activities and self-care techniques and will also notice that your face is still healing well after the one-month mark. If you are considering choosing a facelift for yourself, here are some tips to help you know what to expect as you continue healing.
Expected Recovery Schedule after Cosmetic Procedures
By the end of your first month post-surgery, your sutures should have already been out for a couple of weeks, and the area should be looking less red and swollen. Your facial contours should be coming back more and more, and you should be seeing your results revealed slowly. However, keep in mind that it can actually be several months before the swelling goes away completely. In fact, you may need to wait an entire year before you get full sensation back in the area and no longer notice any tightness. Therefore, you will need to practice a great deal of patience and not assume that what you see in the mirror initially is exactly how your face will always look.
The good news is that by approximately four weeks post-surgery, you should be able to return to nearly all of your usual activities, including exercise. Of course, you may need to wait a couple of extra weeks before returning to very vigorous exercises, but you will be able to take walks, go to the gym and perform all of your usual household tasks.
Best Self-Care and Follow-Up Care to Promote Recovery
One of the most important things that you can do during this part of your post-operative period is to follow your surgeon’s self-care instructions specifically. Even if you have known several other friends or relatives who have had facelifts, you may find that your follow-up care instructions are far different. In particular, pay attention to how you are to care for your facial skin, what types of moisturizers or makeup you are allowed to use and what other cosmetic treatments could further improve the overall youthfulness of your skin.
A facelift can help you look and feel years younger but will only provide amazing results if you choose an experienced provider, such as Dr. Tavoussi, and follow his instructions exactly.
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