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How long should swelling and numbness last after a face and neck lift?

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How long should swelling and numbness last after a face and neck lift?

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Patients’ responses to facelift surgery vary; different techniques can produce variable amounts of postoperative edema (swelling) and numbness. However, as a general rule, you will have swelling (and bruising) for 2-3 weeks. Numbness may take several weeks to disappear.

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