- Recovery Guides
Recovery, Guided Honestly
General guidance on what recovery tends to involve — every timeline is confirmed individually during your consultation and follow-up care.
- FACE
Rhinoplasty Recovery
Typical downtime
~10-14 days
First Week
Splint in place, swelling and bruising are most noticeable; rest is advised.
2-3 Weeks
Splint removed, most visible swelling settles, back to light routine.
3-6 Months
Subtle swelling continues to resolve as final shape refines.
- FACE
Facelift Surgery Recovery
Typical downtime
~14 days
First Week
Swelling and bruising peak; drains (if used) typically removed within days.
2 Weeks
Most bruising fades, sutures removed, light social activity possible.
4-6 Weeks
Residual tightness eases, results become clearer.
- BODY
Liposuction Recovery
Typical downtime
~7-10 days
First Few Days
Compression garment worn continuously; mild discomfort is normal.
1-2 Weeks
Return to desk-based work; swelling still present under garment.
6-8 Weeks
Swelling continues to reduce, contour becomes more defined.
- BODY
Tummy Tuck Recovery
Typical downtime
~2-3 weeks
First Week
Limited mobility, drains typically in place, compression garment worn.
2-3 Weeks
Drains removed, walking upright more comfortably, light activity resumes.
6-8 Weeks
Gradual return to normal exercise, once cleared at follow-up.
- BODY
Breast Augmentation Recovery
Typical downtime
~7-10 days
First Week
Soreness and swelling are common; supportive bra worn continuously.
2 Weeks
Most discomfort eases, light daily activity resumes.
6 Weeks
Cleared for normal exercise and physical activity at follow-up.
- CORRECTIVE
Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery
Typical downtime
~7-10 days
First Week
Compression vest worn continuously; swelling and tenderness expected.
2-3 Weeks
Return to desk work; strenuous activity still restricted.
6 Weeks
Cleared for full physical activity, chest contour more defined.
- HAIR
Hair Transplant Recovery
Typical downtime
~5-7 days
First Week
Scabbing at donor and recipient areas; gentle care as instructed.
2-3 Weeks
Transplanted hairs typically shed — an expected, temporary phase.
6-12 Months
New growth gradually appears and thickens over this period.
- FACE
Rhinoplasty Recovery
Typical downtime
~10-14 days
First Week
Splint in place, swelling and bruising are most noticeable; rest is advised.
2-3 Weeks
Splint removed, most visible swelling settles, back to light routine.
3-6 Months
Subtle swelling continues to resolve as final shape refines.
- FACE
Facelift Surgery Recovery
Typical downtime
~14 days
First Week
Swelling and bruising peak; drains (if used) typically removed within days.
2 Weeks
Most bruising fades, sutures removed, light social activity possible.
4-6 Weeks
Residual tightness eases, results become clearer.
- BODY
Liposuction Recovery
Typical downtime
~7-10 days
First Few Days
Compression garment worn continuously; mild discomfort is normal.
1-2 Weeks
Return to desk-based work; swelling still present under garment.
6-8 Weeks
Swelling continues to reduce, contour becomes more defined.
- BODY
Tummy Tuck Recovery
Typical downtime
~2-3 weeks
First Week
Limited mobility, drains typically in place, compression garment worn.
2-3 Weeks
Drains removed, walking upright more comfortably, light activity resumes.
6-8 Weeks
Gradual return to normal exercise, once cleared at follow-up.
- BODY
Breast Augmentation Recovery
Typical downtime
~7-10 days
First Week
Soreness and swelling are common; supportive bra worn continuously.
2 Weeks
Most discomfort eases, light daily activity resumes.
6 Weeks
Cleared for normal exercise and physical activity at follow-up.
- CORRECTIVE
Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery
Typical downtime
~7-10 days
First Week
Compression vest worn continuously; swelling and tenderness expected.
2-3 Weeks
Return to desk work; strenuous activity still restricted.
6 Weeks
Cleared for full physical activity, chest contour more defined.
- HAIR
Hair Transplant Recovery
Typical downtime
~5-7 days
First Week
Scabbing at donor and recipient areas; gentle care as instructed.
2-3 Weeks
Transplanted hairs typically shed — an expected, temporary phase.
6-12 Months
New growth gradually appears and thickens over this period.
- Timelines above are general guidance, not a promise of outcome. Your own recovery pace depends on your health, the specific procedure, and how closely aftercare instructions are followed — this is confirmed and adjusted with you during follow-up visits.
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