Facelift

After the skin is cut, an initially red scar will gradually fade to pink and finally become white. The scars are placed in inconspicuous places so they will be barely noticeable when healing is complete.

No pain will be felt during the surgery .There will be some discomfort along the incision line accompanied by a feeling of tightness in the neck region. Painkillers will usually be prescribed for the first 2 or 3 days of discomfort.

An inevitable consequence of any surgical procedure is swelling and bruising .Swelling tends to be more prolonged in men. Swelling usually subsides in 10 to 14 days, although it may take as long as 6 weeks before the swelling completely disappears. Compresses may be helpful, but elevation of the head while lying down and time are the best healers.

We recommended that patients take at least 2 weeks off work, largely because of the bruising and swelling any kind of normal activity that does not precipitate discomfort is allowed after 7 to 10 days. Strenuous physical activity and exercise should be avoided for approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

Three to four weeks after the surgery.

Two weeks after the surgery.

Not until six weeks after surgery.

Facelift surgery does not prevent the face from aging. It simply sets the clock back.

Facelifts are frequently combined with laser resurfacing, chemical peels, brow lifts, and/ or eyelid surgery. Each procedures improves an isolated area of the face. A combinaltion of procedures to correct multiple areas of facial aging results in a better overall appearance than does a single procedure to correct an isolated problem.