With a facelift is there a lot of postoperative pain?

Surprisingly no, most patients report little to no pain. However you may experience moderate pain during the recovery period caused by the swelling and bruising, which you will have pain medication to help reduce. Cold, malleable compresses, like frozen peas, and staying elevated help to relieve the swelling and pain. Herbal supplements like Arnica can help to minimize the bruising.

Posted by Dr. Halaas