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Facelift: What Recovery Really Looks Like, Day by Day
Most people know what a facelift looks like on the outside. Almost nobody talks about the weeks in between — the swelling, the numbness, the moment a worried spouse finally exhales.
Dr. James Koehler walks through the real timeline: the 24-hour dressing change, why he skips drains, when stitches come out, and how long bruising actually takes to settle.
The most counterintuitive part might be the six-week mark. Many people look camera-ready by then, but the last of the swelling under the chin doesn't fully resolve for three to six months — and comparing a one-week photo to a friend's isn't a…
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