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How long is the recovery period from a Rhytidectomy or Face lift?

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How long is the recovery period from a Rhytidectomy or Face lift?

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As a face lift requires general anaesthetic patient will be required to stay overnight in their private suite. Patients are advised to take a two week holiday from work for resting. Patienrs are asked not to drive for first week after procedure. The full bandages are normally removed next after procedure. The swelling and bruising will normally be visible for up to two weeks post op. Dependent on the type and extent of face lift method adopted and the extent of the procedure undertaken, bruising and swelling could last for up to 12 weeks and full recovery or loss of sensation could last for 12 months.

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