You may feel some tightness and numbness on your face and neck. This tightness generally resolves within two months.

Recovery time from a facelift (rhytidectomy) will vary depending on the individual, but as a general rule, for most people of good health, noticeable swelling will be reduced within the first 10 days after surgery. Typically, most of our patients are able to return to work after 2 weeks post op.

Keep ice on your face and neck, Avoid bending over for one week and sleep with the head of your bed elevated for 1-2 weeks.

It is recommended to wear the support strap for 4 weeks.

The prognosis is very good. You will have a youthful face with no complications at all.

If you want, you can try alternative therapies such as acupuncture, hypnosis, and massage.

The effect of the facelift will last for 10 years. Since this period is quite big, doing the facelift once is enough for most people.

The optimal age to get a facelift depends on each person's individual circumstances which are unique to their face. In most instances individuals in their 40s, 50s and 60s are the best candidates for facelift surgery.

A facelift is designed to achieve results that not only look natural now but will also age naturally with you.

People less than 50 years of age should ideally first try non invasive procedures to achieve the desired results. Invasive surgery, should only be the last resort of if the patient is more than 50 years of age.