A successful facelift operation will make you look refreshed and more youthful. A facelift performed to correct sagging skin before lines and wrinkles have developed will often prevent the formation of these lines and wrinkles for many years and thus preserve a more youthful complexion. Returning to your normal activities is an individual matter, although most patients take 2-3 weeks off work. Normal makeup can be applied after 7-10 days and you should remember to protect your skin from the sun. You may have some bruising and swelling for two or three weeks after surgery.
Some patients are aware of tightness and numbness on their face and neck.
These feelings may persist for a number of months. You should ask your surgeon about any other side effects he or she may anticipate. Plastic Surgeons Inc. All rights reserved. All material on this site is under copyright to the respective authors. Other than for personal use, no part of this site or it's contents may be reproduced in any way without the prior permission of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons .