Facelift

It is common to experience bruising, swelling, and redness following a facelift. Your face may temporarily feel tight and/or numb, some patients experiencing mild discomfort, which can be controlled using pain medication. You will be required to rest with your head elevated for one week following your surgery to minimize swelling.

You will need to limit your physical activities for up to four weeks following your procedure. Most patients return to work within two weeks. After six weeks, the majority of the swelling will have subsided and your final results will be evident.

Some doctors advertise procedures such as mini facelifts, or weekend facelifts, which are supposed to provide you with the results of a facelift without the extensive recovery period. However, these procedures rarely have long-term benefits and often leave visible scarring. Mini facelifts are for mini surgeons.

Dr. Boyd’s expert skill and technique allow him to make fine incisions. Most of the resulting scar is hidden within the hairline or masked by its placement in a junctional area. However, each patient heals differently, and there is a possibility that some visible scarring may develop, although it is likely to fade over time.

Facelift surgery provides patients with results lasting for years. However, lifestyle plays an important role in determining the longevity of your results. Patients should avoid direct exposure to sunlight and quit smoking. Most undergo routine non-surgical ‘maintenance’ treatments such as fat grafting, facial fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and skin peeling to maintain their youthful results.