RECOVERY AFTER FACELIFT
Last updated on 28 Ağustos 2019, Çarşamba by Dr.Etöz Editorial Staff
After the facelift operation, the patient is discharged in a few hours with a drainage facelift suit. It is recommended that the patient rest on the first night and only walk to the toilet. The head should be held up with a few pillow supports.
Visits after Facelift Operation
1st visit: The morning after surgery. The drain is removed and a lighter dressing is placed. After this visit, the patient is allowed to take a shower.
2nd visit: 5-7 days after surgery. Incisions are checked. Stitches are trimmed if necessary. If Dr. Etoz gives permissions, the patient can go back to the desk job.
3rd visit: Three weeks after surgery. The patient can start walking on the treadmill.
4th visit: 3-4 months after surgery.
Also, patients should visit Dr. Etoz annually.