A face lift, known clinically as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure aimed at contouring the face to create a more youthful appearance. People who opt for this surgery wish to reduce sagging skin in the cheek and jawline areas, and to address other facial features that have been affected by age. Depending on the type of facelift performed, the surgeon will need to make small incisions near the hair line and near the front and back of the ears. While there is usually minimal scarring during a facelift because of the placement of the incisions, some people are still at risk of developing abnormal scars. Luckily, treatment options are readily available and can be purchased through your physician or online.  

Most surgeries or invasive procedures will lead to some amount of bruising as part of the post-operative healing process. Bruises are the result of small blood vessels (capillaries) being broken or damaged in reaction to a trauma impact, injury, or invasive surgery. Major surgeries, such as plastic surgery or orthopedic surgery, and smaller procedures such as facial injections or fillers, are all associated with mild to severe bruising. Bruising is uncomfortable and usually affects a person’s social, personal, and work life to some degree. While bruising is generally unavoidable, there are steps you can take to reduce bruising and speed up your recovery time so that you can get back to your normal daily routine.