Midface Lift

Recovering after a mid-face lift

Most patients experience minimal discomfort after surgery. The swelling will generally improve over 5-7 days, but it will take several weeks for all to fade away. You will be able to return to work and social activities within 7 to 10 days although some swelling will still be present.

At home

While at home make sure to:

• Elevate your head on at least two pillows for the first night following the procedure to help minimize facial swelling.
• Apply ice packs to the face for the first 4-6 hours to reduce swelling. For comfort, you may apply ice packs for up to 24 hours.
• Diet must be limited to soft foods for 48 hours following surgery and limited chewing for the first 2 weeks.

• If there are incisions in your mouth, brush your teeth carefully. Rinse your mouth after eating to avoid food getting stuck to your stitches.
• Take the prescribed antibiotics and pain medication.
• DO NOT TAKE vitamin E, aspirin, or other anitinflamatory medicines such as Ibuprofen for at least one week after surgery.
• Hair may be washed the day following the procedure. Make-up may be applied one day following the procedure. Sutures will be removed between at 1 week.
• Infections are rare but watch for signs of infection up to 14 days after the procedure.
• Infections are rare but watch for signs of infection up to 14 days after the procedure.