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Recovering from Facial Plastic Surgery

Recovering from facial plastic surgery may be a long and cumbersome time or it may be quick and easy experience. This varies depending on the type of surgery you had, the extent of it, and how fast you heal. Every patient will respond differently. And different surgeons will have different preoperative and postoperative instructions.

But for the most part, for invasive types of cosmetic surgery such as blepharoplasty or a face lift, you should expect to have:

• bruising

• swelling

• soreness

• shooting pains associated with nerves

• weakness

• a memory loss around the time of your surgery due to anesthesia or medications

• possible constipation from the medications

• itchy healing skin

• emotional changes such as sadness or even depression

However, there are side effects, problems, and symptoms that are specific to each procedure. Please refer to the information page on the procedure you are interested in for more on what to expect.

After almost all types of facial plastic surgery, you are usually instructed to sleep with your upper body raised, in a 30 degree angle or at least 2 fluffy pillows worth. You may need to do this for the first 2 weeks and more, depending on your doctor’s instructions. Sleeping like this helps keep down swelling and pressure that can accompany it. You will feel less throbbing and swelling if you sleep with your head and shoulders raised than if you do not.

Please avoid taking anything containing aspirin or ibuprofen until your surgeon says it is OK. Never take any supplement or medication for the first 2 weeks after your surgery other than what your surgeon recommends, and this means ANY product. No alcohol for at least 3 weeks postoperatively as well.

When sutures (stitches), dressings, pressure garments, or casts are removed, you may have some pain or discomfort.

If you quit smoking before your surgery, try not to start again, or at least try not to restart for as long as possible. Smoking greatly decreases the amount of oxygen your tissues get while you are healing. It can lead to tissue death (necrosis). Also smoking impairs healing and can make scarring worse. It is just best to quit smoking at least 3 weeks before and not use tobacco for 4 weeks after your surgery. And if you can do without it that long, keep from starting again!

Remember, please go to the pages on each procedure you are interested in to get a specific explanation about what to expect for your recovery.

Depression After Surgery

Periods of sadness and emotional fluctuations can be an issue for many patients after their surgery. This is not uncommon after any surgery. It is very important to know this so that you are not cast into a deep blue mood that can affect your healing.

See our page on Preparing Yourself Emotionally for more information. This information will remind you that things are going to be better. If your depression lasts, speak to your surgeon or your regular physician.