Scars
Recovery is minimal, and you can return to your normal activities immediately after the procedure. You may experience mild tenderness, redness, and swelling, which should subside within a few weeks after the procedure. It is best to limit sun exposure and refrain from extreme exercise within the first 24 hours after treatment.
Blepharoplasty
Thin, absorbable sutures placed in the eyelid incisions usually disappear or are removed one week after eyelid surgery. Patients generally complain of little or no pain with this procedure and are usually able to return to their routine within several days to one week.
Some swelling or discoloration is normal with eyelid surgery. This will resolve for the most part within one to two weeks and can be camouflaged with makeup after several days.
Brow Lift
After a brow lift, the full recovery period is approximately two weeks, at which point the incision can usually be considered completely healed. After two weeks, most patients can return to their regular array of activities. There may still be some swelling and bruising at this point, and it can easily be covered with makeup. Over the months following a brow lift, the incisions will fade until they are virtually invisible. During brow lift recovery, it is important to avoid excessive force or motion. By following Dr. Torkian’s aftercare instructions carefully, the results of a brow lift will remain beautiful and satisfactory.
Chin Augmentation
Following chin augmentation, there will be some swelling and bruising around the incision site. Dr. Torkian will provide you with instructions on eating and brushing your teeth so as to prevent irritation of the area. You will return to full jaw function within two weeks, at which point the implant will be fully set in its position. There may still be swelling that needs to be resolved, which will occur over the following several weeks.
If your chin augmentation was done with an incision placed inside your mouth, there will be no visible scars. If the incision was placed outside the chin, it would be very small, approximately half an inch in length. As a premier plastic surgeon, Dr. Torkian uses expert closing techniques that leave a minimal scar. After several months, it will take an effort to notice that a scar is present.
Dimpleplasty
Dimpleplasty is done with local anesthetic, and patients are physically capable of resuming their daily activities on an almost immediate basis. However, Dr. Torkian recommends taking a day of rest to ensure your body is fully recovered.
Over the first several weeks following dimpleplasty, the dimples will be visible whether you are smiling or not. After several weeks have passed, the healing process will resolve this issue, and your dimples will only appear when smiling.
There are no visible scars with dimpleplasty, as the incisions are placed inside the cheeks.
Otoplasty
Approximately one week after otoplasty, most swelling and bruising have resolved. Adults may return to work, and children can return to school. Over the next several weeks, it is wise to avoid strenuous activity that can impact the ears. It takes about three months for the full healing process to complete, at which point the tissues have settled and the ears have assumed their final position.
In delivering otoplasty, Dr. Torkian places incisions in well-hidden spots, usually behind the ears. Further, his precise closing technique leaves the most minimal scarring possible, resulting in a scar that is practically invisible.
