“How painful is a facelift?”

I appreciate your concerns, however most facelift patients describe the postoperative experience as somewhat uncomfortable however not very painful. Usually there is a bandage wrapped around your face and head for the first one to two days which can cause modest discomfort. However once removed the discomfort is alleviated and overall most patients rate the pain after facelift as 2 to 4 out of 10. Pain medication as prescribed but often Tylenol extra strength is all that is needed. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to further explore facelift options. Good luck!

3 days of serious discomfort