“How long does it take for swelling to go down after neck lift surgery?”
I had a neck lift 3 days ago. How long does it take for swelling to go down after neck lift surgery?
5 Answers
It can be upwards to 6-8 weeks...always need to consult with a facial plastic surgeon; if need to be seen as not all swelling is postop edema, sometimes it is hematoma that needs to be surgically evacuated or drained.
We find virtually no swelling after neck / facelift. There is some bruising but most of the surgical appearance dissipates after approximately one week.
It varies from one person to another. Typically, people see significant improvement at 3 to 4 weeks. By 3 months, probably 85% or more of the swelling is gone. It can take up to a year to see the true final result. From a practical standpoint though, most people with some make-up start to look good at 3 to 4 weeks barring delays in the healing process.
Hello, Swelling can take up to a few weeks before it starts to go down.
This is a tough question to answer because it can vary between patients. Sometimes swelling can continue to increase even 3-5 days after surgery, and it is variable for how long it persists. If you notice a rapidly expanding fluid collection, or your swelling is failing to improve, then I would reach out to your surgeon and notify them of this issue. Sometimes medication can be prescribed that can help with swelling.
