Recovery after facial surgery is a process with stages rather than a fixed schedule. Knowing the shape of it helps you plan your time and your expectations.
The early period
Swelling and bruising are expected, and they change from day to day. Your medical team gives you individual instructions on sleeping position, wound care and activity.
Follow those instructions rather than general advice from the internet.
Settling in
Swelling reduces gradually. Patients often notice that the face looks different at different times of day, which is normal during healing.
Avoid strenuous activity and anything that risks impact until your clinician says otherwise.
The longer view
Softening and refinement continue over a longer period. Final assessment is a conversation for later, not for the first weeks.
Consistent photographs are the best way to follow your own progress objectively.
When to call
Contact the clinic for increasing pain, fever, unusual bleeding, changes in sensation that worry you, or anything that feels wrong.
An open channel after you return home is part of the treatment.
Practical points for patients
- Keep your aftercare instructions and the clinic’s number accessible.
- Take progress photographs in the same light each time.
- Do not judge the result in the early weeks.
- Ask before resuming exercise or returning to work.
Frequently asked questions
How long will I be swollen?
Swelling is individual. Your medical team will explain what to expect for your procedure.
When can I travel home?
This is a medical decision based on your case and will be set out in your plan.
Will the scars be visible?
Scar placement is planned to follow natural lines, and healing is individual. Discuss scar care with your clinician.
Can I wear make-up?
Ask your medical team — the answer depends on your wounds and the timing.
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This article is educational information only. It does not diagnose, does not recommend a treatment for you, and does not promise any outcome. The suitability of any treatment is determined by our medical team after an individual assessment.