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How Painful Is a Facelift: 5 Tips for Facelift Recovery

Before undergoing a facelift procedure, you may be curious about how to manage your pain post-op. Although most people describe feeling only mild to moderate pain after a facelift, you can expect your face to feel tight, bruised, and tender for several days. Below you will find tips to help reduce your pain after surgery, …

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Social vs. Physical Downtime After a Facelift

Patients often plan to get a facelift in the Phoenix area when a big social event, such as a son or daughter's wedding or a class reunion, is coming up. We always advise patients to plan ahead because social recovery can last longer than the physical recovery timeline. Social recovery is the time needed to …

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Facelift Dos and Don’ts (Updated 2023)

As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, I help many patients benefit from facial rejuvenation through either a mini or traditional facelift. All patients must remember, however, that even elective cosmetic procedures are still considered major surgeries. Because of this, you should prepare yourself to ask questions before your procedure. It is also important …