What should I expect after facelift surgery?

What should I expect after facelift surgery?

Steve Fallek (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director, Face Focus Medical Spa, New York City) gives expert video advice on: What incisions or scarring should I expect with facelift?; What should I expect after facelift surgery?; Will I have to take time off from work after a facelift? and more...

I don't like to scare my patients, but I always tell them that you're going to look like you got beaten up right after facelift surgery. I always joke that patients hate you the first day or two, but once they start seeing results and the swelling and bruising goes down, they're very happy with the facelift surgery.