The timeline after a facelift matters just as much as the procedure itself. Dr. Bass and Dr. Kylie Edinger walk through what to expect at each phase of recovery and how the right habits can make all the difference.
They explain how to manage swelling, protect your incisions, and ease back into normal activity, and share the small mistakes that can slow healing or lead to complications.
Get practical guidance on everything from sleep positioning and skincare to exercise timelines and treatments that help support recovery.
When you follow the right steps at the right time, you give your facelift the best chance to heal smoothly and deliver the result you're hoping for.
About Dr. Kylie Edinger
Dr. Kylie Edinger is a plastic surgeon practicing in Bozeman, Montana. During the creation of this facelift series, she was training as an aesthetic plastic surgery fellow with Dr. Bass and a host of other world class plastic surgeons at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City. Part of the prestigious Northwell Health program, this is one of the top aesthetic plastic surgery fellowships in the country. Dr. Edinger completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin.
Follow Dr. Edinger on Instagram @kylieedinger (https://www.instagram.com/kylieedinger/)
About Dr. Lawrence Bass
Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.
To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website (https://www.drbass.net/) or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc (https://www.instagram.com/drbassnyc/)
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00:32 Dos and Don'ts vs. Does and Doesn'ts
01:06 Recovery Timeline Overview
02:15 The First 3-4 Days After Surgery
03:28 Dressings, Drains, and Incision Care
04:41 The First Two Weeks of Healing
05:04 Washing, Sleeping, and Compression Garments
06:19 What NOT to Do in the First Two Weeks
06:51 Healing Beyond Two Weeks
07:37 Scar Treatment and Sun Protection
08:33 The Six Week to Three Month Mark
09:06 Emotional Support During Recovery
10:27 Treatments to Speed Up Healing
12:21 Red Light Therapy and LLLT
13:00 Key Takeaways: Follow the Rules
