How To Speed Up The Recovery Period After a Facelift

One of the main questions that everybody will have following any type of plastic surgery is how long it will take for me to recover.

Generally speaking, this will vary from person to person and will also depend on the procedure that will be performed, as well as the age of the person when they had the treatment. However, if you have recently undergone a facelift, or are intending to have one, you will be glad to learn that there are in fact some options to help you speed up the recovery.

Some are easier than others, but here, you will be walked through some of the simplest ways to get yourself back on your feet. It should be noted that you should also follow your plastic surgeon’s aftercare instructions as well!

Move Every Day

It is true that following the majority of plastic surgery, you will need to give your body plenty of time to rest. This does not give you the green light to sit on your couch or sofa for 24 hours every day! Research has shown that getting up and moving about throughout the day after a face lift will help to promote healthy circulation to the incision site, as well as reduce swelling and speed up the general recovery. Just be sure that you listen to your body and take it easy when you need to. If you notice any dizziness or other worrying symptoms when you are moving, be sure to contact the right medical help.

No Smoking or Vaping

When you went for your consultation for your face lift Turkey with the plastic surgeon, they will have asked you if you smoked. There are many reasons for this, with the main one being that if you smoke, you increase the chances of damage to your blood vessels, which can slow recovery. If you got through the facelift and are still smoking or vaping, you need to cut that habit. Tobacco will still inhibit your body’s ability to heal and will lead to complications during the recovery, such as bruising and excessive bleeding.

Use A Cold Compress

After you have had a facelift, you will likely be feeling a bit sore around the incision sites. This is completely normal and is often accompanied by a little bit of bruising and swelling. You should make the effort to sleep in a more comfortable position, as well as use a cold compress every day, as this will help to relieve any discomfort, reduce redness and reduce post-operative swelling.

Do not apply the cold compress to the area with too much pressure, as this can cause more damage and bruising!

Take Pain Relief (if you need to)

Following on from the cold compress, you may need to take pain relief if you are experiencing discomfort which is distracting you during the day. You should always follow your surgeon’s instructions but, as a general rule, you should aim to avoid ibuprofen and aspirin. These can thin the blood and cause additional bruising, as well as additional swelling, which is not what you want when you’re trying to recover from plastic surgery.

Keep Up With Your Follow Up Appointments

Lastly, you need to keep in touch with your plastic surgeon, as well as your general doctor. They will ensure that any signs of infection or secondary complications are caught early and are handled thereby helping to speed up the recovery period.