What Can I do to Speed up my Recovery from Brow Lift Surgery? - Cosmetic Surgery Guide


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You might be surprised to hear that recovery is in fact one of the most important phases of surgery, and for cosmetic surgeries like brow lifts proper recovery can directly affect the results you see and how quickly you see them. Your surgeon will give you instructions on how to behave during your recovery.

What to expect after your surgery

After the operation has been completed you will probably be bandaged up and, if necessary, kept in hospital overnight for observation. You can expect some swelling around the operated area, and at this stage the surgical incision scar will be quite visible, but both of these will subside with time, so take comfort in that they won't last! Redness, soreness, and some numbness are also perfectly natural consequences of the surgery, and you will probably be recommended or prescribe some painkillers to keep you as comfortable as possible. If you experience anything out of the ordinary like extreme pain, pus, extended dizziness, or anything that seems unexpected, then consult your doctor about your condition as soon as possible.

General instructions to help speed up recovery

A lot of the steps you can take to speed up your recovery are ones that will seem obvious to you. Firstly you should set aside ample time to recover from your surgery, and during this time you should ensure that you aren't required to do anything strenuous or exhausting as this will impede your recovery. Smoking and alcohol consumption should be avoided as they also limit your body's ability to heal, and a healthy diet will also help as it gives you what you need to recover.

You will often be asked to sleep upright for at least a couple of nights to help your brow recover from the surgery. Instructions on how to keep your bandages clean are also important as healthy bandaging protects you from infection, reduces swelling, and protects any stitches around the site of surgery.

Follow-up appointments

Attending and scheduling regular follow-up appointments is also important where recovery is concerned as it gives you and your surgeon a chance to make sure that you are healing well and as you should be. A follow up appointment also gives your surgeon the chance to give you any further instructions, as well as gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have after your surgery.

The recovery time for most brow lift procedures is fairly short, although it does vary depending on the extent of the surgery and the technique your surgeon uses. You can expect to be able to go back to normal activities within 2 weeks on average, and within a few days with some types of brow lift surgery. Once your swelling has gone down and the surgical scar begins to fade you can enjoy the many positive effects of having a reinvigorated appearance and self-image.

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