FACIAL PLASTIC SUREGY RECOVERY
Personalised care for every stage of your facelift recovery
Your facial rejuvenation does not end in the operating theatre. The days and weeks that follow are where comfort, reassurance and attentive care matter most. We have brought together some of London’s most respected recovery specialists to create bespoke aftercare packages for our patients. These thoughtfully combined therapies will support healing, ease swelling and make the post-operative period as smooth and as calm as possible.
Every package is arranged entirely around you. We coordinate your pre and post-surgery bookings with your suture-removal and review appointments, so that everything is in place when you need it and nothing is left for you to think about.
Attentive, round the clock care
At the heart of your aftercare is our lead specialist nurse. Laura is highly experienced in facial rejuvenation. Alongside her team of nursing staff, you will be provided with twenty-four-hour support even before your surgery. From before your surgery through to your recovery, there is always someone to call (day or night) for specialist advice and reassurance. It is care designed to put you completely at ease: personal, responsive and never rushed.
This continuity runs through every detail. Wherever your surgery takes place (most often at the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth) your sutures will be removed by members of our own nursing team, rather than by hospital staff unfamiliar with your procedure. It means the specialist experience of a team who understand facial rejuvenation intimately, brought directly to you. Experienced Care that is genuinely tailored, at every step.
The Treatments
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) 60 minutes
Delivered at the Longevity Clinics in Chelsea and Queensway, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to support the body’s natural recovery during the post-operative period – helping you feel comfortable and well cared for as you heal.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) 45 minutes
Provided by our specialist in Belgravia, MLD is a gentle, focused treatment designed to support fluid reduction, improve circulation and reduce swelling. A traditional and highly effective part of facial recovery.
Recovery Expert Treatment 60 minutes
Our gold standard for post-surgical recovery: a highly advanced, personalised treatment, tailored to your stage of healing. It may include:
- Advanced wound support where needed.
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Specialised techniques to help prevent fibrosis and adhesions
- Low-level red and infrared laser therapy to support healing
- Kinesio and/or silicone taping for scar optimisation
3 Tiered Recovery packages
We have created three curated tiers, designed to be chosen alongside your facial rejuvenation procedure. Each can be refined to suit you and home visits for MLD can be arranged for an additional fee on request.
RECOVERY ESSENTIALS – £1,750
3 x Hyper Oxygen Therapy Sessions
3 x Post-operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage sessions (MLD)
RECOVERY PLUS – £2,500
3 x Hyper Oxygen Therapy Sessions
3 x Recovery Expert sessions, including MLD
Elite RECOVERY – £4,500
5 x Hyper Oxygen Therapy Sessions
10 x Recovery Expert sessions, including MLD
Fully Bespoke Concierge Facial Surgery Care
For patients who would like everything taken care of, our practice manager, Lauren Poskitt, can arrange a package built entirely around your needs. This may include:
- Private nursing in the comfort of your own home.
- A full concierge service for patients travelling from overseas or further afield – including transport and hotel arrangements
- Seamless coordination of every appointment and treatment, arranged around you.
Wherever you choose to recover, the same attentive standard follows you. Bespoke and concierge arrangements are tailored individually and quoted on request.
Arranging Your Aftercare
We coordinate your recovery bookings around your suture-removal clinic and facelift review appointments, so that everything is arranged to suit you. To discuss a package or to design something entirely bespoke – please speak with us and we will take care of the rest.
Popular questions about Facial surgery aftercare.
Anxiety about facelift surgery recovery is often about pain management, the length of recovery and how you can achieve the best results (especially around scar healing). Here are honest answers to the questions patients ask me most:
“How long is a full recovery from a facelift?”
Full recovery from a facelift takes about 2 to 4 weeks for social downtime, with final results settling over 6 to 9 months.
“Is facelift recovery painful?”
Facelift recovery is generally described as involving tightness, pressure, and mild to moderate soreness rather than severe or sharp pain.
“What should I prepare for that people often forget?”
Please prepare yourself mentally for the downtime after surgery. You will need to stay at home and taking things easy so it’s wise to not only stock up on food supplies but also mental stimulation aids . There will be a lot of time for “netflix” so create a good list of films and programs to watch. Have plenty of magazines and books to read. Also create check in times with friends and family for moral support.
Talk to Mr Yapa
Every treatment starts with an honest, one-to-one conversation. Book a consultation with Mr Kshem Yapa to discuss your goals and whether surgery is right for you.
“I feel fantastic, look fantastic and natural. I can’t praise Mr Yapa enough. From the moment I met him I felt I am in good hands. I had many questions and he was always happy to provide answers and advice. He is very knowledgeable, professional and caring for his patients.”
Facelift patient
“Fantastic experience that I couldn’t fault what so ever! From the consultation to the operation to the anaesthetist and to the after-care has been nothing but exceptional, Dr Yapa an amazing Surgeon who achieves exactly what you ask for. I would have no hesitation what so ever recommending him to anyone.”
Browlift and upper blepharoplasty patient
“Mr Yapa understood what I wanted and went above and beyond to make it happen. During our consultation, I wanted a slight change in my nose, not to be a swoop just straight and he did just that. He understood what I wanted and just went above and beyond for it. This beyond what I expected. He is an amazing, empathetic surgeon.”
Rhinoplasty patient
“Mr Yapa completely changed my life – I can finally wear my hair up!
I would highly recommend considering this surgical procedure with Mr Yapa because my ears were completely different due to the shape of my ears and one stuck out more. I am unbelievably amazed by the outcome of the surgery and how my ears now look. “
Prominent Ear Correction patient
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Book Your Appointment
Mr Yapa approaches every consultation with the time and honesty that this decision deserves. He will assess your concerns, walk you through the options available, and give you a clear, realistic picture of what deep plane neck lift surgery could achieve for you. If a different approach would serve you better, he will say so.
2026 consultation dates are now available to book online, costing £250 (redeemable against your surgery should you wish to go ahead). You can join our waiting list to be notified when new dates become available. For general enquiries or to learn more about our procedures and services, please use the form below to request a callback.
