06/19/2026
Recovery after a deep plane facelift often surprises patients, in the best way. ✨
At just 12 days post-op, this patient is already seeing a significant reduction in swelling and beginning to feel and look more like herself again. While some swelling and bruising are still present (which is completely normal at this stage), the improvements continue week by week as healing progresses.
Now that her sutures have been removed, she’s able to return to more of her daily routine and even wear makeup to help camouflage any remaining bruising as she continues her recovery journey.
Every patient heals differently, but seeing these early milestones can be incredibly encouraging for those considering facial rejuvenation surgery.
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