5. Also, if you were admitted for overnight observation you will be discharged on day two. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. You will still be feeling quite fatigued. Facelift Journey: A Patient's Step-by-Step Process Every patient wants to be as prepared as possible for their facelift surgery. 1. If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine. The at-home recovery for a mini lift is 1 week. Some patients may also have residual bruising or swelling that should subside during this time. The patient needs someone there to help them on the first night so they donthave to walk around alone, in case they feel dizzy and faint, says San Francisco-based board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Kaplan. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Walking, jogging, or biking are all good activities for someone in recovery from a facelift. His approach is to maintain your uniqueness and facial identity; it is still you just better. Overall, you should feel a lot better by the end of the second week. It can take up to one year for very minor swelling, bruising, tightness and numbness to reside, but those typically are only noticeable to you. You should have set up support from family and friends to drive you home and care for you on your first night home. Take any medications prescribed by the surgeon, and avoid any medications or supplements your surgeon has advised you to avoid. So let's call a spade a spade. Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member What to Expect Be sure to stop by your local pharmacy and get prescribed medications to manage pain and discomfort. 440 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021 You may have stitches or staples in your cut (incision). Our patient didnt really frown. With the help of a very happy, creative and self-deprecating patient, we proudly share the recovery process in pictures. You have signs of a blood clot in your leg, such as: . While you may be more active at this point, you should not be doing anything strenuous. Days 7-14: During this time, the sutures will be removed, possibly in stages. Swelling will begin to subside a bit and you should be able to move around more easily.
