What is the recovery like after a face lift?
After the facelift, patients can elect to be admitted overnight to the hospital for nursing observation rather than going home with close observation by a responsible party. San Diego Face and Neck Specialties can assist you in arranging for a private nurse to accompany you home if necessary. Patients should sleep with the head slightly elevated at a 30 degree angle during the first few days to minimize swelling in the face and neck. Any pain or discomfort that patients experience is well controlled with low-dose prescription narcotic medication.
