Even though most patients experience very
little pain after surgery,
Dr. Karlin will still
prescribe medication. Some degree of swelling and bruising is
unavoidable, and Dr.
Karlin may instruct you to use cold compresses to keep
swelling to a minimum. If a dressing has been applied, it will
be removed within one to two days.
Dr. Karlin will also
instruct you to keep your head elevated when lying down, to
avoid as much activity as possible, and to report any undue
discomfort. Though there are few risks in a facelift surgery and
thousands are performed each year, some risk exists in any
surgery.
Recovery usually takes two to three weeks, though many
patients go back to work in two weeks. Scars are usually not
noticeable after enough time has passed for them to mature. In
any case, they are easily disguised in natural skin creases, by
the hair, or, in persistent cases, by makeup until total healing
has occurred. Bear in mind that the aging process continues
after surgery and that some relaxation of tissues will occur
over the first few weeks.
Facial plastic surgery makes it possible to correct many
facial flaws and signs of premature aging that can undermine
self-confidence. By changing how you look, cosmetic surgery can
help change how you feel about yourself.
