Facelift Recovery Timeline: Week by Week
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sameer Halani, MD, Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Most patients feel comfortable in public about two weeks after a facelift, return to light exercise around six weeks. Final results may take as long as one year to fully show.. Facelift recovery varies per individual: swelling and bruising peak early, fade steadily over the first few weeks to months. It is important to remember that this is a marathon, and not a sprint–your surgeon and their team are there to guide you through your recovery.
This guide walks through each stage of facelift recovery, week by […]
