The stitches can be removed in about 10 days. The incision line really isn't very visible on most people because their hair covers it. You may experience bruising around the incision area, and possibly around the eyes and chin. This occurs because the skin has been aggressively manipulated, and bruising is normal. Most of the swelling should be gone at the end of the first month.
Results When done properly, the results of a face lift can be very impressive.
By contrast, in the hands of a surgeon who may be inexperienced or unskilled, results can be problematic. They look like their faces have been stretched too far, as if they are startled, or a strong wind is blowing their skin back. This is a moderately common complication. Loss of hair at the incision site is another problem that can occur. Some patients have hair transplants to lower their hairlines enough to cover the incision, and many have to alter their hair styles permanently to conceal the thinning look or the scarring.