Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Day 4 after my facelift felt very similar to the days before it. The swelling is still there, the tightness is still there, and recovery continues at its own pace. Nothing dramatic happened today, but I wanted to document this stage because this is the part people don’t always show.
In this video, I’m sharing what Day 4 of facelift recovery looks like when things feel steady but not finished. I talk about how my face feels, how I’m moving through the day, what’s helping, and what still feels uncomfortable. If you’re researching facelift recovery, this is an honest look at the slower middle portion where healing is happening quietly.
About my facelift journey (for context):
I’m 52 and I’ve lost about 120 pounds over the last few years, which left me with significant loose skin on my face and neck. This was something I thought about for a long time, researched carefully, and chose to do when the timing felt right.
I chose Dr. Paige Kennedy in Lafayette, Louisiana, through Hubbell Dermatology.
My procedures included a facelift, neck lift, upper blepharoplasty (lid lift), a lower lid pinch, fat grafting from the stomach to the temples and under eyes, earlobe reduction and salivary gland reduction to improve jawline definition. The total cost was in the low five figures, which I share to help answer common questions and set realistic expectations.
Each video in this facelift recovery series stands on its own, so you don’t have to watch them in order. If you want to follow along through Week 1, Week 2, and beyond, make sure you’re subscribed and feel free to leave questions in the comments.
In this medical video, I discuss my post-procedure experience, including how my voice maker has been impacted, sounding like I smoke heavily despite never having smoked. I also share that the swelling in legs has gone down a ton, allowing me to finally see and read again, though I am still experiencing stiff neck and tightness. This healthcare journey is real and raw, and I'm sharing it to help others understand recovery after plastic surgery.
Thanks for supporting my channel by using my affiliate links.
My Amazon storefront is here:
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Day 4 after my facelift felt very similar to the days before it. The swelling is still there, the tightness is still there, and recovery continues at its own pace. Nothing dramatic happened today, but I wanted to document this stage because this is the part people don’t always show.
In this video, I’m sharing what Day 4 of facelift recovery looks like when things feel steady but not finished. I talk about how my face feels, how I’m moving through the day, what’s helping, and what still feels uncomfortable. If you’re researching facelift recovery, this is an honest look at the slower middle portion where healing is happening quietly.
About my facelift journey (for context):
I’m 52 and I’ve lost about 120 pounds over the last few years, which left me with significant loose skin on my face and neck. This was something I thought about for a long time, researched carefully, and chose to do when the timing felt right.
I chose Dr. Paige Kennedy in Lafayette, Louisiana, through Hubbell Dermatology.
My procedures included a facelift, neck lift, upper blepharoplasty (lid lift), a lower lid pinch, fat grafting from the stomach to the temples and under eyes, earlobe reduction and salivary gland reduction to improve jawline definition. The total cost was in the low five figures, which I share to help answer common questions and set realistic expectations.
Each video in this facelift recovery series stands on its own, so you don’t have to watch them in order. If you want to follow along through Week 1, Week 2, and beyond, make sure you’re subscribed and feel free to leave questions in the comments.
In this medical video, I discuss my post-procedure experience, including how my voice maker has been impacted, sounding like I smoke heavily despite never having smoked. I also share that the swelling in legs has gone down a ton, allowing me to finally see and read again, though I am still experiencing stiff neck and tightness. This healthcare journey is real and raw, and I'm sharing it to help others understand recovery after plastic surgery.
