Here in New York City, everybody wants to return to their busy lives without skipping a beat. While we completely understand the desire of most patients to heal instantly — we are New Yorkers ourselves, after all! — healing is a biological process, and everyone’s body has its own unique timetable that cannot be sped up.
What we can do, however, is support our bodies’ healing processes, rather than try to rush things through. At Dr. Konstantin’s Manhattan-based practice, we give our patients detailed post-op instructions that help with the healing process. In general, staying active during your recovery period, doing a gentle massage, using a warm compress, and consistently keeping up with proper incision care are all ways to ensure a smooth, quick recovery.
Positive thinking is another thing that will have a great impact on your healing process. Everyone will experience some bruising and swelling, but a positive outlook goes a long way to making things heal faster. A glass half full is always better than a glass half empty!
When going through a stage of doubt, remember to keep your eyes on the prize: focus on why you got your facelift. The transformation that a facelift can have on one’s appearance and confidence is profound, but it requires time to reach its full effect.