Vital Information About Facelift
Serving Denver, Aurora, Cherry Creek, and the Northern Colorado Area
Anesthesia: Usually general
Location: Surgery Center or Hospital
Surgery Length: 2-4 hours.
Length of stay: Outpatient - home the same day.
Discomfort: Moderate. The pain is tolerable with the use of prescribed pain medication. Anticipate 3-7 days of this medication.
Swelling: Improves in 10-14 days and will resolve completely in 2-4 months when adhering to post-operative instructions. Sleeping with your head elevated for the first few weeks helps substantially in keeping the swelling at a minimum.
Bruising: Improves in 5-7 days and will diminish in approximately 10-14 days, some have no bruising at all.
Numbness: Temporary numbness, if it occurs, can last 1-2 months.
Bandages: You are placed in a head dressing at the completion of surgery to promote healing. This bandage is removed the day after surgery and replaced with a facial garment.
Sutures: Two sets of sutures are used. One is removed 1 week after surgery and the other at 2 weeks.
Make-up: May be worn 1-2 weeks following the procedure. We can provide you with a make up camouflaging brochure or video if you desire.
Back to work: You may feel capable of returning to work within a week of your surgery, however, your appearance may be a determining factor. If your job requires heavy lifting or bending for long periods of time, wait 2-3 weeks.
Exercise: Walking is encouraged for the first 2 weeks, after which, light exercise can be resumed at 3 weeks, leading up to your normal regimen without restrictions at 6 weeks.
Final Result: May be seen as soon as 6 weeks or as long as 6 months following the surgery. Sun protection is important in preserving your result. Always use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Adhering to all instructions given by your surgeon is essential to the outcome of your surgery.
E-mail or call us today at 303-367-9000 to schedule your confidential facelift consultation at our Aurora office near Denver, Colorado.
13701 E. Mississippi Ave, Suite 220
Aurora, CO 80012
303-367-9000
800-292-4691
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