09/01/2026
The honest answer to this question requires nuance.
The initial recovery – swelling, bruising, the need to rest – typically resolves enough for most patients to feel comfortable in public within two to three weeks. However, the deeper healing continues for months. The tissues settle, subtle swelling gradually subsides, and the final result reveals itself over six months to a year.
I always tell my patients: the first two weeks require patience. After that, life resumes – though you'll continue to see improvements for many months to come.
Planning ahead makes all the difference.
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