Face/Neck Lift

What to expect the first two weeks after face lift surgery:

Day 1- Face lift Surgery
Day 2- Visit our office for a checkup and dressing change. Often, there are no more bandages beyond this point!
Day 3- You’ll return home. You may shower and wash your own hair!
Day 4- Visit our office, where we’ll begin suture removal, starting with all visible areas.
Day 5 & 6- You can relax at home
Day 7- We’ll remove half of all your sutures during an office visit.
Day 8 & 9- You can increase your activities at home. You’ll be able to walk outside, visit with friends, and even drive your car.
Day 10- During an office visit, we’ll remove all remaining sutures. Most bruising is either resolved or hidden. You most likely can wear makeup at this point.

Return to work and normal activities

Most patients experience no pain and minimal discomfort from the procedure. Many are back to work after two weeks, though you may want to take a third week if you are in the public eye. If you’re fortunate enough to work from home, you can get right back to the computer and telephone as long as you don’t overdo things. Almost everyone may begin aerobic exercise and stretching two weeks after the procedure.

Return to full activities

You may be amazed to be back in the world after only three weeks –working, exercising, and returning to most normal activities. You’ll have no pain, but a feeling of tightness around the chin and neck is a good reminder of your recent corrective work. Numbness of the ears, cheeks and neck may take many months to completely resolve. We will follow you during this time, with weekly visits that quickly become monthly. During this time, we will constantly advise you about workouts, activity, skin care, and any other questions you may have.

Will I need this procedure again?

Hopefully not! The technique as performed by Dr. Koplin is all-encompassing, with the goal of a truly long-lasting, natural result. Unfortunately, time and gravity are not always our friends; therefore, some form of touchup may be appropriate in the future. Loss of “baby fat” and thinning of the face are the most common long-term issues. These can usually, and very easily, be corrected by small sessions of Natural Fat Transfer to appropriate areas as necessary. Happily, we promise “lifetime” follow-ups without charge, where we’ll gladly consult with you and discuss any questions you may have. You also have our promise that we will use the smallest and simplest solution possible.