Facelift Procedures In Miami

Facelift recovery largely takes place within a two-week period. After that time, patients can gradually return to their normal activities. During recovery, patients should be prepared for the following:

• Swelling. Every surgery results in some degree of swelling. This side effect can make facial features appear distorted. We often see an initial worsening of swelling the day after surgery and gradual improvement after that time. To minimize this side effect, patients may sleep in a reclined position rather than lying down. Staying comfortably upright as much as possible is ideal.
• Discomfort. Facelift recovery isn’t necessarily painful. However, patients may feel a deep bruising-type sensation that results from swelling. Prescription painkillers should be taken as directed for a day or two. When comfort improves, patients may switch to Extra Strength Tylenol. This medication should also be taken as directed to maintain consistent comfort control.
• Constipation. Prescription pain medications are known to cause constipation. Patients must not strain when using the bathroom. To prevent this, they may take a laxative alongside prescription painkillers.
• Quietness. For the first 12 to 24 hours after facelift surgery, it is ideal to remain in bed as much as possible. After that time, patients may sit upright and walk to the bathroom or around the room to facilitate circulation. However, it is necessary to stay quiet during the first few days of recovery. Avoid talking and visiting too much. These activities may resume within a few days.
• Numbness. The facelift alters deep muscle and fat and may temporarily sever some surface nerves. Numbness, weakness, hypersensitivity, and tingling are all perfectly normal, albeit unusual sensations that may occur when nerves are regaining feeling.
• General weakness. It is normal for a patient to feel dizzy, weak, and generally out of sorts after surgery. There may be instances of breaking out in a cold sweat or having heart palpitations, both of which should clear up in a few days.
• Tightness. Until the facial muscles and skin relax, the face may feel tight. This side effect typically resolves in a matter of weeks.
• Depression. Regardless of how much a patient has looked forward to surgery, there is a chance they may encounter mild, temporary depression during recovery. Side effects like swelling and bruising can look alarming even when the plastic surgeon has prepared the patient for them. Understanding that it’s normal to get the blues after surgery and that these emotions will pass can help. It is also helpful to have various forms of entertainment as a pleasant distraction from surgical side effects.

Every patient recovers from their facelift in their own unique way. Factors that can affect facelift recovery time include:

• The extent of your facelift
• Your overall health
• Age (younger skin has more elasticity and tends to heal faster on average)
• The techniques used during your facelift
• Genetics
• How well you stick to the post-op recovery suggestions