Vertical Restore Recovery Time

Vertical Restore is Dr. Karam’s revolutionary answer to comprehensive facial rejuvenation. The highly-customizable procedure addresses unwanted signs of aging by combining volume loss correction, eye treatments, facelifting techniques, and skin resurfacing.

The Vertical Restore Procedure

The Vertical Restore lift differs significantly from traditional or deep plane facelifts, with more differences than similarities. One of the most notable contrasts is the vertical orientation of the lift, which contributes significantly to the natural appearance. Moreover, the Vertical Restore rejuvenates the entire face, including the outer brow, midface, jawline, and neck, while a traditional facelift only addresses the jawline by pulling it towards the ears.

Natural and Long-Lasting Facelift

By releasing all the ligaments in the face and neck, Vertical Restore enables the tissue to be lifted and repositioned without any resistance from those ligaments. This is the critical factor behind the remarkable impact of Vertical Restore, which produces significant changes without creating a tense or "pulled back" appearance. This is also why Vertical Restore creates results lasting 10 to 15 years, effectively three times longer than what one might enjoy after a traditional facelift.

Vertical Restore utilizes a deep-plane approach, the most advanced and dependable technique for lifting the face and neck. It goes beyond the traditional deep plane lifts and aims to correct the neck fully. Ultimately, the results of Vertical Restore are the most compelling evidence of its effectiveness.

Recovering From Vertical Restore

One of the significant advantages of the Vertical Restore procedure is that it features reduced recovery time. For a traditional facelift, recovery can take 2-4 weeks, and taking time off work during this period is recommended to aid healing. On the first day after surgery, patients will need someone to take them home and care for them for at least the first night as they cannot drive. The first day tends to be one of the most uncomfortable days after surgery, and patients will most likely need to take the pain medication prescribed to them.

Vertical Restore is performed under local anesthesia with IV sedation, a safer and quicker postoperative recovery option. Because Dr. Karam uses highly advanced surgical techniques, including strategically-placed incisions that hide scarring, most patients feel like themselves again by the end of the one-week mark.

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Post-Procedure Expectations

Here’s what you can expect in terms of getting back to normal for several of the most frequently asked-about conditions:

Swelling

Most patients’ overall swelling will be dramatically reduced by the one-month mark.

Bruising

After about two weeks, bruising in the majority of cases will have resolved.

Cover-up / Makeup

Using only mineral-based makeup on your fresh incisions is essential, and you may do so after the one-week mark. However, if you’ve had a chemical peel or a laser skin resurfacing treatment as part of your procedure, makeup may not be started until two weeks post-treatment.

Numbness

Full sensation is expected to return in 3-4 months in most cases and by 6-12 months in essentially all cases. Avoid hot and cold objects to prevent burn injuries to the skin during this time.

Exercise

Early exercise can cause prolonged swelling and, if started prematurely, cause bleeding issues. Light exercise can resume after three weeks (light walking, biking). Full exercise can resume after four weeks. Always listen to your body when first getting started.

Look As Young As You Feel

As we age, our facial features change, making us feel self-conscious in photos or social and work-related settings, ultimately affecting our sense of identity. However, Dr. Karam has invested years of research in creating the Vertical Restore procedure, a personalized solution that addresses the specific concerns affecting your youthful appearance. We guarantee the best possible results by tailoring the treatment to your unique needs. To discover how Dr. Karam and the Vertical Restore can transform your facial appearance and boost your confidence, contact us to arrange a consultation with one of our experts.