» Recovery Times for Common Cosmetic
Recovery Times for Common Cosmetic
| Procedure | Recovery Time | | Facelift: Skin and facial muscles are tightened and excess skin is removed. | 1-2 weeks | | Eyelids: Bags, folds and sags in lids are removed. | | | Forehead Lift: Skin is tightened and excess is removed. | 1-2 weeks | | Rhinoplasty: Length and shape of nose are remodeled to better fit proportions of the face. | 14 days 1 month | | Chin/Cheek Implants: Implants are inserted to enlarge a recessed chin or reshape cheekbones. | 1-2 weeks | | Liposuction: Fat is suctioned from a specific location. | 1 week | | Laser Resurfacing: Laser burns away outer layers of blemished or wrinkled skin. | 2 weeks 1 | | Dermabrasion: Outer layers of skin are "sanded" away. | 1 week | | Chemical Peels: Chemicals arc used to remove outer layers of skin. Peels come in three strengths: | 8-10 days | | Light | 0 days | | Moderate | 5-7 days | | Deep | 7-10 days |
Recovery times listed reflect an average period for each procedure. Recovery times will vary from patient to patient depending on a variety of circumstances. <<previous
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