{"id":3027,"date":"2015-10-01T15:43:12","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T15:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/?p=3027"},"modified":"2025-04-29T21:41:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T21:41:11","slug":"tampa-surgeon-weighs-in-facelift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/blog\/tampa-surgeon-weighs-in-facelift\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgeon Weighs In: What to Wear After a Facelift"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3028 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/assets\/girl-872149_640.jpg\" alt=\"tampa surgeon\" width=\"331\" height=\"222\" \/>Not sure what to wear after your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/face\/facelift-sarasota-tampa\/\">facelift<\/a>? Today, Tampa-area surgeon <a href=\"https:\/\/sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/dr-sessa\/\">Dr. Alberico Sessa<\/a> from Sarasota Surgical Arts is explaining exactly what you should wear after a facelift.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What to Wear the Day of the Procedure:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Patients should wear comfortable clothing on the day of their procedure. Sweat pants and\/or yoga pants, and a comfortable shirt are all popular options. Think about what you wear when you\u2019re relaxing at home, and wear something like that. You don\u2019t want to wear something tight that constricts blood flow.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What to Wear After Your Facelift:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Continue wearing comfortable clothing during the 24-48 hours following your procedure. After 48 hours, however, you can wear anything you want.<\/p>\n<p>Many patients also choose to get a new wardrobe after their facelift so they feel better. The new face often leads to new physical and mental confidence, and it\u2019s appropriate that you have a new wardrobe to match this younger-looking you.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wtHdJrRRUjM?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How Long Are You \u201cOut\u201d After a Facelift?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, patients feel groggy the first day after a facelift. The next day, they feel 50% better. By the third day, they feel like themselves again.<\/p>\n<p>When treated appropriately, the swelling should last 4 to 5 days.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What About Makeup?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, makeup can be worn on the face the next day after the facelift. However, you should avoid putting makeup on any of the incision areas for at least one week.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Can I Shower?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can safely shower the day after taking a facelift.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Anything Else to Know?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, every patient is different when it comes to facelifts. Cosmetic surgeons may recommend different post-surgery care based on your body type, age, weight, size, and a number of other characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>For that reason, the best advice is to listen to your doctor and follow his or her instructions.<\/p>\n<p>Some doctors, for example, recommend wearing a chinstrap following a facelift, while others do not.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Expect your Confidence to Skyrocket<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, your confidence skyrockets after a facelift procedure. Within days, the swelling and grogginess will disappear to reveal a healthier-looking, younger-looking, and more confident you!<\/p>\n<p>To schedule your consultation with Sarasota Surgical Arts and discover how easy a facelift can be, contact the clinic today at 941-923-1736<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not sure what to wear after your facelift? Today, Tampa-area surgeon Dr. Alberico Sessa from Sarasota Surgical Arts is explaining exactly what you should wear after a facelift. What to Wear the Day of the Procedure: Patients should wear comfortable clothing on the day of their procedure. 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