The recovery time varies from one procedure to another:
Rhinoplasty: A splint is placed inside the nose for packing it and another one is placed outside it to support the new structure in the healing process. While the swelling might subside in a few weeks post-surgery, it may take up to a year for the new nasal contour to get refined fully.
Lip Augmentation: Lip augmentation procedure or lip fillers or lip job typically takes about one day for recovery however swelling, bruising or soreness can exist for up to a week.
Hair Transplant: The scalp of the patient who has undergone the surgery is tender. The surgeon will make you wear a bandage over your scalp, he may also prescribe antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for you to take for several days. In most cases, the people can return to work 2-5 days after the operation. 2 to 3 weeks after the surgery, the transplanted hair will fall out however new growth of the hair will start to appear 6 to 9 months after the procedure.
Brow Lift: The initial healing will take about 10-14 days after which a person can return to work or normal routine. Sutures or clips are removed when it is appropriate as per the doctor's advice.
Rhytidectomy: Discomfort or tenderness is experienced by most of the patients after the surgery with bruising and swelling being at the maximum on the 2nd or 3rd day after the surgery. Although proper medication can relieve the tenderness and swelling. The person can resume the regular activities back in about 4 weeks.
Buttock Augmentation: It takes about 2 to 3 weeks to return back to work however proper precautions need to be taken to avoid any strain on your buttocks like using a pillow while sitting. The normal activities and exercises can be resumed after about 8 weeks of the surgery.
Breast Augmentation: It takes a couple of weeks to fully recover after the surgery. Doctors recommend wearing a sports bra until a certain time period. Also, you should avoid driving for at least 1 week. The stitches are removed about 1 week after the surgery while you can return to regular work after about 6 weeks post-surgery.
Liposuction: The person usually can return back to normal life in about 2 weeks however bruising, swelling and soreness can be expected for about 2 weeks after the surgery. The doctor usually prescribes to wear a compression garment for about 1-2 weeks to control swelling and you may also be prescribed to take some antibiotics to prevent infection.