Cited Research
Most neck lift patients underestimate the first 72 hours and overestimate the longer recovery. Setting expectations precisely avoids the anxious mid-recovery phone calls.
Days 1–3
Compression garment 24/7, head elevated, soft diet. Bruising appears on day 2 and peaks day 3. Drains, if used, come out at day 2.
Days 4–10
Sutures removed at day 7. Bruising fades from purple to yellow. Most patients are presentable for video calls by day 10.
Weeks 3–8
Return to work and social life. Numbness behind the ears persists and resolves gradually over 3–6 months.
References & Further Reading
This article is general information about procedures we perform. It is not medical advice and does not replace an assessment by a physician who has examined you. Individual results, risks and recovery vary.