All About Facelifts (Post-Op Part 3): What to Expect at 1 Week Post-Op
01/20/21 • 3 min
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi discusses and demonstrates common things to expect at 1 week post-op after a deep plane facelift procedure. He goes over:
→ Puffiness & swelling particularly under the eyes (malar bags) and when they should improve,
→ Incisions & when bunching or puckering of skin around the ears is normal,
→ Areas where instances of bruising are normal,
→ Sensations of tightness and how long the feeling should last,
→ The expected healing timeline and when Linda’s results should start to look more natural.
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi discusses and demonstrates common things to expect at 1 week post-op after a deep plane facelift procedure. He goes over:
→ Puffiness & swelling particularly under the eyes (malar bags) and when they should improve,
→ Incisions & when bunching or puckering of skin around the ears is normal,
→ Areas where instances of bruising are normal,
→ Sensations of tightness and how long the feeling should last,
→ The expected healing timeline and when Linda’s results should start to look more natural.
Previous Episode
All About Facelifts (Post-Op Part 2): Linda at 1 Week Post-Op
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi has her in for a follow-up appointment to check in with how things are going 1 week after having her surgery. He goes over:
→ A summary of Linda's deep plane facelift and neck lift surgical plan again,
→ The results of Linda's post-op assessment for hematomas, facial nerve injuries, and any other possible complications,
→ A check-in to see how her first week after surgery went,
→ Clarification of expectations in regards to how she should be healing at this point and the rest of the timeline for healing,
→ Answers to Linda's questions regarding her facelift dressing.
Next Episode
All About Facelifts (Post-Op Part 4): The Staple Removal Process
Considering a facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure but not feeling informed enough? In this 9-part series, Board Certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of Vancouver, Canada discusses everything you need to know about facelifts—from facial anatomy basics, to the post-op recovery process, to a discussion of the unprecedented deep plane facelift technique that he performs regularly alongside less than 5% of other surgeons.
In this bonus episode captured during a post-op appointment from patient Linda's facelift surgery experience, Dr. Buonassisi discusses how the often-feared staple removal process works at the 1 week follow-up appointment, and new after care instructions for when the staples are out. He goes over:
→ How many staples are typically used to close facelift incisions,
→ How the staples are painlessly unlocked from the skin by an experienced surgical technician with a staple removal instrument,
→ A description of the locations of Linda's facelift stitches,
→ How to wash the cleared incisions,
→ Best practices for taking baths,
→ When & how to start exercising again.
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