There is a difference between being physically ready to return to these activities and emotionally prepared to return. Depending on the procedure and your individual physical make-up, the length of time that swelling, bruising, or discoloration of the skin continues will vary. Men and women often find the use of camouflage cosmetics very helpful. Plastic Surgery provides a full skin care service line including a skin care specialist to help you in this process. We suggest that if you are considering a procedure, you meet with the skin care specialist prior to your surgery.
Realistic expectations created by the patient and physician discussing the procedure are essential.
The skin care specialist will help prepare your skin prior to the procedure and then have the appropriate products available afterward. Cosmetics can be used to hide the visible incision lines along with surrounding area discoloration that can follow a facelift or eyelid surgery. The use of highlighter and contour can create the appearance of higher better-defined cheekbones. Contouring can make a swollen nose, for instance, appear narrower or minimize a swollen chin. Product Types Concealing products are thicker and more opaque then foundation makeup.