Recovery Tips — Getting Through the First Two Weeks
Sleep with the head up, ice on schedule, walk short distances often, and do not compare your day-3 face or body to a healed one.
Week one is about swelling, wound care and rest. Sleep propped up on two pillows (or in a recliner after face procedures). Ice on a schedule, not just when it hurts. Take painkillers regularly for the first 48–72 hours rather than waiting for pain to break through.
Move — but gently. Short, frequent walks around the house from day one reduce the risk of blood clots and stiffness. No lifting, driving or bending as instructed. Keep dressings dry until the follow-up unless the sheet says otherwise.
Week two is about slow re-engagement. Most patients feel steadily better each day. Do not judge the result yet — bruising is still resolving, swelling still evolving, and the shape has not settled. Photograph yourself at week 1, week 4, month 3 and month 6 for a much more honest comparison than the mirror at day 5.
Educational content only. Results vary between individuals and all surgery carries risk. Every plan begins with an unhurried consultation and an examination — never a quote over the phone.