FaceTite & Neck Contouring Recovery Guide Wingate Plastic Surgery

Follow-Up Schedule

We’ll monitor your recovery at every key stage:

Day 1: Initial post-op visit
Week 1: Healing check
Week 2: Continued progress
Week 6: Final evaluation

Preparing for Surgery

To ensure a safe and seamless experience:

Begin taking Arnica (provided at your pre-op visit), and continue all approved medications.
If anesthesia is required, your anesthesiologist will provide specific instructions the day before surgery.
Avoid aspirin, Advil, ibuprofen, NSAIDs, fish oil, omega-3 supplements, and other blood thinners for 10 days prior - unless cleared by Dr. Wingate.
Refrain from anti-inflammatory medications for 1 month pre-op.

Please arrange for someone to drive you home after your procedure.

Treatment Area Care

Showering

You may shower the day after surgery using a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser.
Avoid soaking in baths, hot tubs, or pools until cleared by Dr. Wingate.

Compression Garment

You’ll leave your procedure wearing a compression garment that wraps around your jaw and head.
This garment helps minimize swelling and support tissue healing. Please wear it as instructed.

Returning to Normal Activities

Most patients return to work (desk jobs) within a few days to one week.
Swelling and mild discomfort may persist, but most resume normal routines within 7 days.

Managing Discomfort

The procedure is typically performed using local anesthesia, which lasts 4-8 hours post-op.
Be sure to fill your prescriptions before surgery so they’re available when you return home.
Most patients transition to Tylenol + Advil by day two.
Mild to moderate discomfort is expected, and compression helps reduce movement-related soreness.

Healing Process

Swelling and bruising are completely normal and will gradually resolve over the next several weeks to months.

To promote a smooth recovery:

Avoid overexertion during the first few weeks
Wear your compression garment consistently
Stay well hydrated and follow post-op instructions

When to Contact Us

We are honored to be part of your journey. At Wingate Plastic Surgery, your care doesn’t stop at the operating room—it continues through every step of recovery. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Please call Wingate Plastic Surgery if you experience:

Ongoing bleeding that does not slow or requires frequent dressing changes
Significant asymmetrical swelling (e.g., one side noticeably more swollen than the other)