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Q. Is it true you cannot sleep on your side after a facelift? I don’t think I could train myself to sleep on my back so what will happen if I sleep on my side? Is there a certain amount of time I should sleep on back before resuming to side sleeping? I’m sure I would need to take sleeping pills to learn to stay on my back.
A. Thanks for this commonly asked question. Swelling and bruising are expectations following any surgical, non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure.
Swelling and bruising following a facelift can last 2-3 weeks before most patients feel comfortable to be social.
There are activities that can help reduce prolonged or asymmetrical swelling and bruising. These include:
