Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up or eliminate the recovery time after a Southampton, PA facelift for men – time is your best friend. While each patient is different, most facelift recovery times average around two weeks, but it also depends on how soon you are comfortable going out in public after the surgery.
Since there will most likely be swelling and bruising, you may want to wait until it subsides before heading back to work, especially if you are insistent about being discreet about the facelift.
Other factors affect the recovery time, including:
- Your age at the time of the surgery. The older you are, the faster it will take your body to recover and bounce back after a facelift surgery.
- Your overall health. If you follow a healthy lifestyle that includes eating right and regular exercise, chances are that your recovery could go better than that of a person who tends to be sedentary with a poor diet.
- Whether or not you smoke. Smoking slows the recovery process in any surgery and is best avoided. If you currently smoke, we strongly recommend that you quit well before your surgery date.
- Your alcohol consumption. Also not the best activity to engage in when it comes to recovering from a facelift, consuming alcohol is not only bad for the body, but inebriation could cloud your judgment, making you more likely to do something that could hurt the recovery.
If you do not have sufficient time available to relax and focus on your recovery after a male facelift, it might be best to wait until you do. Or you can contact a surgeon experienced in male facelifts, Dr. Kole at the Kole Plastic Surger Center, at 215-315-7655 and have him tailor a plan to your individual situation. Call today and you will also receive a free copy of his book, Cosmetic Surgery: The Risks and Rewards.
