Results Timeline
The sections below outline what influences longevity and the measures used to protect results during healing.
Week 1 to 2
Early swelling can blur the improvement, but most patients already notice a cleaner jawline and a lighter midface. Bruising begins to fade. Head elevation and short walks help swelling resolve so the contour shows sooner.
Weeks 3 to 6
You look presentable in person and on camera. Tightness softens. The cheeks sit higher with softer smile lines, and the jawline reads straighter in normal lighting. Most patients return to light social plans during this window.
Months 3 to 6
Definition sharpens across the cheek and jawline as the skin redrapes over the lifted layer. The neck angle looks crisper. Scars blend into natural creases and are hard to notice in daily conversation.
One year and beyond
Fine refinements continue as deep tissues fully settle. The lifted contour becomes your new baseline so you keep aging from a younger starting point.
How to Protect Your Results
A focused recovery plan protects the new contour, limits swelling, and sets up long lasting results.
Preventing bruising and collections
Meticulous hemostasis and steady blood pressure protect the skin and the new contour. This lowers the chance of collections that can distort shape.
Comfort plan that supports healing
A multimodal plan keeps you comfortable and moving without slowing recovery. The goal is less swelling, smoother skin drape and an easier return to daily life.
Protecting natural movement
Careful dissection and respect for nerve pathways preserve expression. Temporary weakness can occur and usually resolves as swelling fades. Natural motion is part of a natural result.
Treatments That Can Enhance Results
Selective deep neck work helps patients with true deep neck fullness achieve a sharper angle. Addressing deeper contributors such as subplatysmal fat, digastric prominence, or visible submandibular glands can create a cleaner transition from the jawline to the neck when indicated.
Small volume fat transfer can soften hollow areas so the lift looks complete. These options are individualized during consultation and staged to fit anatomy and timeline, supporting smooth recovery and a natural, balanced look.
Taking It To The Next Level | The Artiste Lift™
The Artiste Lift™ is a preservation deep plane approach to facelift surgery. It prioritizes lifting the deeper structural layer so the face moves naturally and expression is preserved.