Peggy’s Blog: Facelift Recovery
The first 3 weeks were hard for me, as my brother died 2 days after my surgery. For the next couple of weeks I was depressed, but realized he was in a better place. Although this was a difficult time for me, as time passed, I was able to become more physically active. I think that it helped me to feel better both emotionally and physically. I could also see improvement in my recovery and I was looking better every week. I had the misconception in my mind that after 3 or 4 days I was going to look good? Wrong! Due to the swelling from the surgery, I looked better, but not like I do today. Dr. Bashioum does make a point to say that it takes up to 6 months for the swelling to pass and maybe that doesn’t sink in. I think the biggest thing I would tell anyone having a facelift, is to realize is that it takes time to get rid of the fluid build-up in your face and to be patient about recovery. I am 9 weeks post-op now and look and feel great. Every week it gets a little better.
Share this journey of renewal with me and check back to read my final thoughts about this experience and see my “After” photo.
