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Person relaxing comfortably at home during chin liposuction recovery, Centre for Surgery London

Recovery

Chin Liposuction Recovery and Aftercare

Chin liposuction recovery explained: swelling and bruising, how long to wear a chin strap, when to return to work and exercise, and when results show.

15 min read

Young adult relaxing comfortably at home during otoplasty recovery, Centre for Surgery London

Recovery

Otoplasty Recovery and Aftercare

Otoplasty recovery time explained: the headband schedule, swelling, pain, sleeping and when you can work, exercise and play sport after ear pinning.

13 min read

Woman relaxing comfortably at home during neck lift recovery, Centre for Surgery London

Recovery

Neck Lift Recovery and Aftercare

Neck lift recovery explained: back to desk work in 1–2 weeks, full exercise at 6 weeks. Day-by-day timeline, swelling, tightness, garment and aftercare.

13 min read

Woman relaxing comfortably at home during facelift recovery, Centre for Surgery London

Recovery

Facelift Recovery and Aftercare

Facelift recovery explained: back to work in about 2 weeks, full exercise at 6 weeks. Week-by-week timeline, mini vs deep plane, swelling and numbness.

14 min read

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