Waiting for the fall to schedule any type of plastic surgery procedure has a number of benefits. The weather is cooler, the kids are back in school, and you might no longer be swamped with activities. In fact, might be an ideal time for you to schedule a facelift and spend the holidays wooing your friends and family with how great you look! A misconception about facelifts is the amount of downtime, or lack thereof which they require. Most patients return to their regular schedule within a week or so after the procedure
Week 1
Within the first week the two keys to a speedy recovery are rest and elevation. Resting does not need to be taken to the extreme, in fact, we encourage our patients to remain upright and walking around. This allows the natural forces of gravity to aid in drainage of any swelling. Although we recommend having a loved one stay in close proximity the first day of your recovery, by the second day you should be independent.
It is normal to want to avoid going out in public the first 3 to 5 days; however, walking around the house often is suggested. A critical part of the drainage process occurs at night. Most people do not sleep on their back and may find it difficult to do so at a 45 degree angle. By maintaining head elevation above the heart, swelling and recovery time will be reduced. …show more content…
For example, avoid any type of straining, such as bending over or lifting up heavy objects. Washing might be challenging. Your surgeon may give you the go-ahead to shower or bathe, but you'll want to be careful about the amount of water that hits your face and the strength of the water pressure. Avoid scrubbing the newly sticthed area or hyperextending your neck while you wash your hair. Once your face is washed each day, you will apply a polysportin ointment to the stiches which will decrease the potential for scarring and encourage expedited
Week 1
Within the first week the two keys to a speedy recovery are rest and elevation. Resting does not need to be taken to the extreme, in fact, we encourage our patients to remain upright and walking around. This allows the natural forces of gravity to aid in drainage of any swelling. Although we recommend having a loved one stay in close proximity the first day of your recovery, by the second day you should be independent.
It is normal to want to avoid going out in public the first 3 to 5 days; however, walking around the house often is suggested. A critical part of the drainage process occurs at night. Most people do not sleep on their back and may find it difficult to do so at a 45 degree angle. By maintaining head elevation above the heart, swelling and recovery time will be reduced. …show more content…
For example, avoid any type of straining, such as bending over or lifting up heavy objects. Washing might be challenging. Your surgeon may give you the go-ahead to shower or bathe, but you'll want to be careful about the amount of water that hits your face and the strength of the water pressure. Avoid scrubbing the newly sticthed area or hyperextending your neck while you wash your hair. Once your face is washed each day, you will apply a polysportin ointment to the stiches which will decrease the potential for scarring and encourage expedited