Facelift Recovery Timeline
Day of Surgery
Compression dressing in place; discharged with a companion.
Dressing Change
Wound dressing change and condition check at the clinic.
Swelling and Bruising Peak, Then Recede
After this window, things steadily improve.
Suture Removal
Sutures at the incision lines are removed.
Major Swelling Resolves
Light outings are OK; getting ready to return to daily life.
Natural Appearance
Some residual swelling may remain, but the face mostly looks natural.
Final Result
The final surgical result is now visible.
Endoscopic Forehead Lift Recovery Timeline
Includes brow lift · faster recovery than facelift
📌 Procedure-Specific Notes
- 4 incisions, ~1.5 cm each, placed just behind the scalp hairline — not visible in daily life
- Closure with surgical staples (behind the hairline, so not exposed in daily life)
- A drain is placed post-op to prevent hematoma and severe periocular bruising
Day of Surgery
Compression dressing and drain in place; discharged with a companion.
Drain Removal & Dressing Change
The drain is removed on the day after surgery. The drain is placed to prevent hematoma and severe periocular bruising — once removed, the recovery process becomes notably more comfortable.
Swelling and Bruising Peak, Then Recede
Swelling and bruising around the forehead and eyes peak, then start to subside.
Staple Removal
The 4 staples behind the scalp hairline are removed. If you cannot make the exact D+12 visit, this can be moved to D+10 at the earliest.
Most Swelling and Bruising Resolved (Faster Recovery)
Most swelling and bruising are gone and the face looks more natural. Recovery is faster than other anti-aging procedures, so returning to daily life from this point is much easier.
Natural Look Settles
Some residual swelling may persist, but the look is mostly natural.
Final Result
Forehead and brow position have stabilized; the final result is visible.
Eye Surgery Recovery Timeline
Day of Surgery
Start cold compression and rest fully.
Suture Removal
Sutures at the surgical site are removed.
Swelling Down ~70%
Most swelling has subsided; return to daily life is possible.
Makeup OK
Light makeup is fine for daily life.
Natural Final Result
Residual swelling has fully resolved and a natural eye line is complete.
Rhinoplasty Recovery Timeline
Day of Surgery
Splint and nasal packing in place.
Splint and Packing Removal
The splint and intranasal packing are removed.
Swelling Down 60–70%
Swelling around the nose substantially subsides.
Nose Shape Takes Form
The overall contour of the nose begins to settle.
Final Result
Residual swelling is fully gone and the final nose shape is complete.
Non-Surgical Treatment Recovery
Ulthera / Shrink
Immediate return to daily life
Daily activities resume right after treatment. Some mild redness may appear but typically clears within hours.
Thread Lift
2–3 days of mild swelling
Mild swelling and a tight sensation at the treatment area may appear and naturally subside within 2–3 days.
Filler / Botox
Immediate return to daily life
Daily activities resume right away after treatment. Minor bruising at the injection site is possible.
Note
Recovery times vary by individual; the timelines above describe a typical course.
Your medical team will walk you through the exact recovery plan and care instructions in detail at the pre-op consultation.
Questions about your recovery?
The ROI Plastic Surgery team will walk you through
the recovery process for your specific procedure in detail.