Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon San Francisco Blog

Face it; there are times when you just want to enhance the way you look. A facelift, or rhytidectomy, might be just the thing to help improve your self-image. There are several types of facelift procedure, including traditional (deep plane lift), mid-facelift, and mini-facelift, Dr. Weil will discuss which procedure best meets your goals during the initial consultation period. Healing and recovery times depend on which type of surgery you elect to undergo and your overall health. Of course the more invasive the procedure, the longer it will take for full recovery. In most cases, you can resume light activity just a few days post operation. However, you may not want to go back to work or appear in public for some time.

Immediately after surgery, a loose bandage is applied to assist with bleeding and swelling. The next day it is replaced with an elastic wrap to be worn for the next few days following surgery. Many people take at least a week to ten days before returning to work. Full healing will take several months, but you in most cases you can return to more rigorous exercise and full activity at about four to six weeks post operation, which is when the majority of the swelling and pain subsides. Mid-facelift and mini-facelift, procedures typically have a recovery time of three days. Because of the short recovery time, these types of lift are often referred to as weekend facelifts. To speed the healing process, smoking should be avoided for several months before and after surgery.

To find out more about which facelift procedure is right for you, please contact Dr. Weil and schedule an initial consultation today.