Recovery

Patients spend the first night at the surgical facility. Any postoperative discomfort is usually mild to moderate and easily controlled with the use of simple pain relievers. If Mr Masters has placed a surgical drain during the operation this will be removed the morning after the procedure prior to your going home.

Initially your face will feel tight and the skin may have altered sensation. Usually this sensation returns to normal over a period of weeks to months. There are no specific postoperative exercises or manoeuvres to be performed. You will however be advised to wear a postoperative compression garment to hold the tissues in place and put mild pressure on them whilst they are re-establishing themselves in their new position.

Your facial sutures will be removed at five days and the sutures within the hairline at 10 days. Most people are able to resume work and social activities at two weeks. Strenuous activities should be avoided until four weeks postoperatively.