Facelift in the Villages, FL

At VIP in The Villages facelift patients should be up and about within a day or two. It's best to avoid strenuous activity for at least two weeks following surgery. After surgery, you can expect your skin to be sensitive and numb for several days. Be especially gentle when washing and touching your face and when brushing or combing your hair. During the first few days of your recovery, your face may look and feel rather strange.

Some bruising may persist for two or three weeks, and you may tire easily. But by the third week, you will have moved past the most important phase of your recovery and will begin to realize your new, more youthful appearance and feel much better. Most patients are back at work within ten to fifteen days after surgery. To help you feel more comfortable about returning to work or venturing out, special camouflage makeup can be used to mask any remaining bruising. Dr. Soares will provide specific guidelines as you gradually resume normal activities. Most likely, you will be advised to avoid strenuous activity, sex, and heavy housework for at least two weeks and to come in for a number of follow-up examinations to assure a smooth recovery. During your recovery and after your surgery, avoid alcohol, steam baths, and saunas for several months. Remember, the less energy you expend on activity, the more energy your body can use to heal.