Endoscopic Facelift Recovery: Week by Week
Knowing what to expect after an endoscopic deep plane facelift helps you plan work, travel and daily life. This is the recovery timeline Dr. Artur Díaz Carandell gives his patients. Every patient is different, and your own plan is confirmed at your consultation.
The day of surgery
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia at Clínica Sagrada Família, in Barcelona. The incisions are hidden inside the scalp, in the temporal area. No drains are used. You stay in the clinic for one or two nights.
48 hours
The hemostatic net is removed and you can wash your hair.
Days 3–4
Swelling starts to improve from the third or fourth day, although it can last up to three weeks. Bruising can also last up to three weeks, but it is generally small.
One week
The stitches are removed. You can wear make-up again, and short flights are possible from this point.
Two weeks
Long-haul flights are possible. Most patients return to work between two and three weeks after surgery.
Three weeks to one month
Most patients need around three weeks to feel well, and approximately one month before returning to exercise.
Follow-up
Follow-up visits are part of the result. They can be done in person in Barcelona or online.
Planning your recovery from abroad
If you are travelling to Barcelona, read our guide: Travelling to Barcelona for your endoscopic facelift.
To start, you can choose a free video consultation or the Advanced Structural Facial Assessment. See how to start →
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