Beginning a cosmetic journey is an exciting step towards a new you! We understand the importance of being well-informed, so we've outlined the general recovery times for our most popular procedures.
At Sacramento Surgical Arts, we know that one of the biggest concerns of our patients is the recovery time of the procedure. Because we care so much about our patients, we aim to provide you with this information ahead of time.
While it is difficult to give you an exact number regarding cosmetic surgery recovery time, we have provided the general numbers that may be usual in most cases. Unfortunately, because all procedures vary, and the way a person heals is individual to their own health, an exact number for the recovery time is nearly impossible to determine.
We will provide you with the information we can and help you reach a decision to move forward. Below you will find general recovery times. Reach out to us with any questions you may have.
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Facial Surgery
10 days recovery time
Sagging, low eyebrows, forehead creases, frown lines
Two weeks recovery time
Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls, drooping of the mouth and chin
Two weeks recovery time
First signs of aging, sagging skin on cheeks and jowls
Two weeks recovery time
Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls
Two weeks recovery time
Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls, neck
Two weeks recovery time
Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls, neck
10 days recovery time
Sagging skin, wrinkles around the neck area
10 days recovery time
Excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids
10 days recovery time
Excess fat, wrinkled, bags, puffiness under eyes
One to two weeks recovery time
Excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes
Two weeks recovery time
Receding chin
Two weeks recovery time
Flat cheeks, lack of facial contour and balance
Two weeks recovery time
Protruding ears
Five days recovery time
Excess fat under chin
One to two weeks recovery time
Nose too large, wide, or tip needs reshaping
Seven to ten days recovery time
Nose too large, wide, or tip needs reshaping, sinus problems, nasal obstruction
Seven to ten days recovery time
Chronic sinus problems, nasal obstruction
Five to seven days recovery time
Uneven skin tone and texture
Five to seven days recovery time
Uneven skin tone and texture
One to two days recovery time
Sun-damaged or unevenly pigmented skin
Injectables
No downtime
Frown lines and crow’s feet
No downtime
Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls, drooping of the mouth and chin
No downtime
Thin lips, fine lines
No downtime
Nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, smile lines, and lips
No downtime
Nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, smile lines, and lips
No downtime
Nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, smile lines, and lips
No downtime
Frown lines (glabellar)
No downtime
Nasolabial folds, frown lines, crow’s feet, and lips
No downtime
Nasolabial folds, frown lines, crow’s feet, and lips
No downtime
Nasolabial folds, frown lines, crow’s feet, and lips
No downtime
Nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lip lines, and crow’s feet
Fat Grafting
One to four days recovery time
One to four days recovery time
IV Sedation (Cosmetics Only)
One day
One day