How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Facelift?

Dreaming about life after a facelift is fun and exciting until you start worrying about what recovery could look like. Recovery from a facelift may seem daunting or complicated, but it might be easier than you expect.

What is a Facelift?

With time and other factors such as weight loss and sun damage, the skin begins to lose its elasticity, leading to wrinkled, sagging, or loose skin. A facelift aims to remedy this by repositioning the deeper muscular and fascial layers of the face to a more youthful position, along with the removal of excess skin. The result of a facelift is a rejuvenated and more youthful appearance.  

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How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Facelift?

Several factors can impact facelift recovery time, including the type of facelift an individual receives and their overall health. Initial bruising and swelling will last a couple of weeks, but it may take two to three months to feel completely normal after a facelift. Once the swelling subsides, you will be able to see the rejuvenated and […]