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Patient Recovery Resources
Use this hub to open the recovery chapter for each procedure. Your written instructions from the practice always take priority over general website information.
Seamless Facelift
Swelling and bruising are most visible early and improve in stages.
Open recovery chapter ↗02Rhinoplasty
A splint is commonly used during the first week; congestion, bruising and swelling are expected.
Open recovery chapter ↗03Neck Lift
A supportive dressing may be used early.
Open recovery chapter ↗04Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Cold compresses, head elevation and prescribed eye care are important early.
Open recovery chapter ↗05Brow Lift
Forehead tightness, swelling, bruising and temporary scalp numbness are common early.
Open recovery chapter ↗06Lip Lift
Upper-lip swelling and smile stiffness are expected early.
Open recovery chapter ↗07Lip Reduction
Substantial early swelling is normal.
Open recovery chapter ↗08Otoplasty
A protective dressing is used as directed.
Open recovery chapter ↗09Earlobe Repair
The repair is protected from tension and heavy earrings.
Open recovery chapter ↗10Earlobe Reduction
Mild swelling and tenderness are expected.
Open recovery chapter ↗11Facial Fat Transfer
Both the face and donor site swell and bruise.
Open recovery chapter ↗12Chin Implants
Swelling, tightness and lower-lip or chin numbness may occur early.
Open recovery chapter ↗13Face + Neck Liposculpture
Compression may be prescribed.
Open recovery chapter ↗14Scar Revision
A revised scar initially looks new and pink.
Open recovery chapter ↗15Surgical Piercing
Tenderness and mild swelling are expected.
Open recovery chapter ↗16Stiletto Lift™
Tenderness, pressure, bruising, redness and swelling may occur after injection and can temporarily change walking comfort.
Open recovery chapter ↗17Neck Band Removal (Platysmoplasty)
Neck tightness, swallowing awareness and bruising can occur early.
Open recovery chapter ↗18Coordinated Breast Surgery Consultation
Recovery cannot be accurately described until the actual operation is selected.
Open recovery chapter ↗19Injectables, Reframed
Redness, tenderness, swelling and bruising may occur.
Open recovery chapter ↗20BOTOX® Cosmetic
Small bumps and redness fade quickly; bruising is possible.
Open recovery chapter ↗21Sculptra® Rejuvenation
Swelling and bruising are temporary.
Open recovery chapter ↗22Sculptra® Facial Revolumization
Early swelling is not the final result.
Open recovery chapter ↗23Radiesse® Hand Rejuvenation
Swelling, bruising and tenderness may temporarily affect appearance.
Open recovery chapter ↗24PRP + Microneedling
Redness, warmth, tightness and pinpoint crusting can occur.
Open recovery chapter ↗Call the practice with postoperative concerns. For severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding or another possible emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care immediately.
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