Video FAQ: Rhytidectomy

What are my non-surgical options?

Are there any other surgical options?

Would you recommend a full facelift or a mini facelift?

What surgical approach will you use?

Can I see different options for the possible results of my surgery?

Can I see before and after pictures of your previous work?

Can I have other cosmetic procedures done at the same time?

How long will the results of this surgery last?

How much will this surgery cost?

Where and how big will my incision be?

Will I have any dressings on my face after this surgery?

How long will it take for my face to recover so that I can see its final shape?

How long will any swelling and bruising in my face last?

How will my face feel after this surgery in the short and long-term?

What can I expect my pain to be like?

What are my options for pain medications after surgery?

Will I have any tubes or drains put in during surgery and for how long?

Will I have any visible scars?

How long will I be in the hospital after my surgery?

How long will it be before I can get back to my normal routine?

How long will it be until I can drive again?

How long will it be until I can go back to work?

What kinds of anesthesia can I have for this procedure?

Do I need to see an anesthesiologist before my surgery?

Can you review my medication list with me?

What tests do I need to do before surgery?

When should I stop eating and drinking before surgery?

What time should I arrive for my surgery?

Can I get directions and contact information for your clinic/hospital?

Will I need someone to drive me home from the hospital?

Preparing for Surgery

How long will my surgery take?

How long will it be until I wake up?

When will my visitors be able to see me?

Do I need any antibiotics to prevent infections?

On the day of your surgery

How did my procedure go?

When will we stop the preventative antibiotics started before surgery?

When can we restart my usual prescription medications?

When can I have my drains or tubes removed?

When can I eat or drink?

How much longer do you think I need to stay in the hospital?

What needs to happen before I can be discharged?

How are we going to manage my pain?

Have we arranged for my prescriptions to be filled?

Are there any medications that I need to avoid?

How do I take care of my incision and face?

How can I help reduce any discomfort and swelling in my face?

When do I need to come back for a follow-up appointment?

When will my bandages be removed?

When will my sutures be removed?

What can my activity level be when I get home?

When can I resume sexual activity?

When can I go back to work?

What can my activity level be when I get home?

When can I resume sexual activity?

When can I go back to work?

When can I drive again?

After the procedure

Call the doctor if…

Post-operative care/instructions

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How will this surgery benefit me?

What is the goal of this surgery?

What are the risks of this surgery?

What are my non-surgical options?

Are there any other surgical options?

Would you recommend a full facelift or a mini facelift?

What surgical approach will you use?

Can I see different options for the possible results of my surgery?

Can I see before and after pictures of your previous work?

Can I have other cosmetic procedures done at the same time?

How long will the results of this surgery last?

How much will this surgery cost?

Where and how big will my incision be?

Will I have any dressings on my face after this surgery?

How long will it take for my face to recover so that I can see its final shape?

How long will any swelling and bruising in my face last?

How will my face feel after this surgery in the short and long-term?

What can I expect my pain to be like?

What are my options for pain medications after surgery?

Will I have any tubes or drains put in during surgery and for how long?

Will I have any visible scars?

How long will I be in the hospital after my surgery?

How long will it be before I can get back to my normal routine?

How long will it be until I can drive again?

How long will it be until I can go back to work?

What kinds of anesthesia can I have for this procedure?

Do I need to see an anesthesiologist before my surgery?

Can you review my medication list with me?

What tests do I need to do before surgery?

When should I stop eating and drinking before surgery?

What time should I arrive for my surgery?

Can I get directions and contact information for your clinic/hospital?

Will I need someone to drive me home from the hospital?

Preparing for Surgery

How long will my surgery take?

How long will it be until I wake up?

When will my visitors be able to see me?

Do I need any antibiotics to prevent infections?

On the day of your surgery

How did my procedure go?

When will we stop the preventative antibiotics started before surgery?

When can we restart my usual prescription medications?

When can I have my drains or tubes removed?

When can I eat or drink?

How much longer do you think I need to stay in the hospital?

What needs to happen before I can be discharged?

How are we going to manage my pain?

Have we arranged for my prescriptions to be filled?

Are there any medications that I need to avoid?

How do I take care of my incision and face?

How can I help reduce any discomfort and swelling in my face?

When do I need to come back for a follow-up appointment?

When will my bandages be removed?

When will my sutures be removed?

What can my activity level be when I get home?

When can I resume sexual activity?

When can I go back to work?

What can my activity level be when I get home?

When can I resume sexual activity?

When can I go back to work?

When can I drive again?

After the procedure

Call the doctor if…

Post-operative care/instructions