FACE-LIFT: Surgical Highlights
Tightens skin; reduces wrinkles but does not remove them
Mainly improves cheeks and front of neck
Very little pain
In skin with no elasticity, fine wrinkles will return soon
Look presentable in 7-10 days
Resume driving in 1 week or less
Resume office work in 1-3 weeks
Resume sports in 3-6 weeks
Scars usually hidden in ears and by hair
Operation takes about 4 hours; go home same day
Complications much more common in smokers