10-14 days after surgery

After the surgery, patients will have to use cold compress for 2 days and avoid strenuous activities for 4-6 weeks. To avoid hematoma formation, make sure that you avoid lying with cheeks in contact with bed or pillow for at least 1 month. Numbness may persist for 3-6 months. Swelling and bruising will become minimal between 5-7 days after surgery. Usually for women makeup is applied and may resume some of their activities. Face lift surgery is just like any other surgeries complications are still possible. Complications include bleeding under the skin, prominent red scars, hair loss surrounding the scars, asymmetrical features, nerve damage, infection, numbness, and blood clotting. However, total face lift is a very common surgery and complications can happen rarely.

• If the face-lift candidate had ever been injected filler (eg. Restylane, Juvederm etc.) at the treated area for more than a year and the filler has not been found (totally degraded), there is no extra charge for filler removal.
• In case of, filler injection for less than a year or the filler is still noticaeable (investigated by a plastic surgeon), the extra charge will be applied.
  • The filler is noticeable and be found, there will be an extra charge for removal.
  • The Silicone or Collagen have been found, there will be an extra charge for removal.