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After several months of researching cosmetic procedures

August 2, 2010 by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:
After several months of researching cosmetic procedures online, I have finally decided that I want a facelift. I work at home so I am not concerned about when I can get back to work. I am more concerned about when I can resume my social activities. I know I will miss at least a week of bridge. Will the bruising be completely gone after one week?

Answer:
If you are completely committed to a facelift then you need to be committed to the post operative limitations and recovery. I tell my patients that if you are going to have surgery then you need to be prepared for the post operative requirements. A facelift is an involved procedure and although you will feel well enough to resume social activity in about 10 days, your facial swelling and bruising can last two weeks or more. You will be permitted to apply makeup after one week and this will help camouflage your bruising. If you are concerned that your friends will find out that you had a facelift, then I would suggest waiting two weeks prior to returning to normal social activity.

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  • I met SEVERAL renowned plastic surgeons across multiples states before choosing the right one to perform my surgeries. After the first few minutes with Dr. Schoenfeld, it became very apparent to me that he was the person I'd entrust with my operations. He is the consummate approach, level of expertise, and experience provided me a tremendous amount of comfort, I knew that my expectations would surely be met. As it turns out, I not only made the right choice, but Dr. Schoenfeld was able to surpass my expectations, everything turned as he said it would and even better than I had hoped, Dr.…

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  • I went to Dr. Schoendfeld to have a Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty and I couldn't be happier. He called to check up on me multiple times after my surgery to make sure I was doing good and I love the appearance of my new nose. He was able to make it fit my face and make it look as natural as possible while still fixing everything I wanted to be corrected, I am also able to sleep so much better at night since I can breathe out of my nose with ease.

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  • Dr Schoenfeld is a fantastic doctor. He is respectful and makes an effort to get to know his patients. He is experienced and quite good at what he does. I had seen him for several years for Botox and fillers and was always happy with the results—very natural and never overdone. I had some jowls and neck rings developing, and these were beyond anything that injectables or good skin care could fix. I knew I could trust Dr. Schoenfeld to fix these problems and to deliver an aesthetically pleasing and natural looking result.

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