Most patients need 10 days to recover following a neck lift. You can ensure a smooth recovery process and minimize the risk of post-surgical complications by choosing a board-certified facial plastic surgeon such as Dr. Olson. Dr. Olson provides all patients post-operative instructions that, when closely followed, decrease recovery time and enhance the results. In the days leading up to the surgery, we also instruct patients to avoid certain medications that can increase post-op bleeding and bruising.