When will I be ready to socialise post-surgery?

After the sutures are taken out on day seven, you should be able to apply makeup and, with your hair down, effectively hide any early signs of scarring. For mini or short scar procedures, it is anticipated that you can return to social activities once the sutures are removed. In the case of deep plane techniques or other neck lift options, you might expect to resume socialising around days 10 to 14, provided you can cover the scar with your hair. Significant swelling usually reduces by the end of the second week. The images below illustrate a one-week-old scar and the same scar at the two-week mark.