Though many patients report only slight discomfort post-surgery, ample time will be required to rest and recover. This period may also involve pain medication as necessary. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to implore some assistance not just on your day of surgery, but for a week or two afterward as well.

Sleeping and showering habits may need to be altered, as the head should remain elevated and immobile for the first few days after surgery. The incisions and bandages will also need to stay dry. These issues will be addressed in your follow-up appointment, which generally occurs about five days after the facelift, when stitches are removed.