A dressing is placed around the head immediately after surgery and this is removed the following day in the office. Bruising and swelling are common and peak around day 3 after surgery. The extent and duration of bruising and swelling depend on the technique chosen however it is expected you can return work in 1-2 weeks. Exercise can be resumed in 2-3 weeks and approximately 75% of the recovery time is complete at 2 months.