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Recovery

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Drains are removed the day after surgery, and any surgical clips and stitches are removed after one week of recovery. Patients can expect some swelling, numbness, bruising, and tension of the surgical site after facelift surgery. Most of these side effects resolve within three to six weeks, and changes in sensation typically normalize within a few months. Patients should avoid strenuous activity, direct sun exposure, bending, and lifting for up to six weeks.

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Results

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It can take up to six months to completely heal from facelift surgery, at which point most, if not all, swelling and tingling should be resolved. Any scars that result from the procedure are hidden in inconspicuous locations, and they tend to fade over time. Because a facelift will not stop the natural aging process, the face will continue to age after surgery. However, patients who undergo facelift surgery will look noticeably younger and refreshed for many years. A facelift does not improve the appearance of the brow area, eyelids, and some parts of the mid-face. A patient who wants to improve those areas might combine their facelift with brow lift surgery, eyelid surgery, injectable fillers, fat grafting, or laser treatment.