Facelift: What Recovery Really Looks Like, Day by Day

Podcast: Alabama The Beautiful: The Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery Podcast · Dr. James Koehler, Cosmetic Surgeon

Opublikowano: 2026-09-17

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 fr...