How many days can I recover from a facelift? I want to do it, can I move around after the day I do it? Is my face swollen? How long does a facelift last? How many days does it take to recover? Does a facelift affect my work? Do I have to wear a mask after a facelift? Is a mask a gauze bandage? Is it okay not to wear it? Can I go down on the same day? The question asked by this applicant is very representative, so here is a unified answer for you: 1. It takes about 10 days to recover after surgery, and the surgery does not affect walking activities. 2.Large facelift surgery usually keeps about 10 years. Unless the face is seriously sagging, it is generally not recommended to do a large facelift surgery because of the large trauma and slow recovery. For moderate to severe sagging, minimally invasive five-layer lift surgery is recommended, which is an improved procedure based on the large facelift, with small incisions and fast recovery. The results are comparable to a facelift. Recovery takes about 10 days, post-operative hospitalization is required for 3-5 days, with a mask for more than 10 days. 3. The mask is not a bandage, but a special mask. The mask must be worn for pressure fixation and to promote healing. In order to ensure the surgical effect and post-operative recovery as soon as possible, the mask should be worn 24 hours a day for at least 10 days, and after 10 days, it can be taken off during the day and worn at night. After the surgery, you will need to receive fluids for 3 days. It does not affect walking.