MEDtour 2026 Facelift Recovery Benchmark

Real data from 237 international patients who underwent deep plane facelift with MEDtour partners (January 2024–December 2025). Provides realistic expectations for swelling, pain, activity return, complications, and satisfaction based on actual patient experiences.

• Total: 237 patients

• Female: 178 (75%)

• Male: 59 (25%)

• Age: Mostly 50–69 (73%)

• Country: 67% USA, 16% Canada, 12% Europe

| Time Point | Avg Facial Circumference Increase | Patient Comfort | Social Readiness | |---|---|---|---| | Baseline | 0 cm | Normal | Yes | | Day 1 | +5.8 cm | Moderate swelling | No | | Day 2–3 | +7.4 cm | Peak swelling | No | | Day 7 | +4.5 cm | Noticeable decrease | Difficult | | Day 10 | +2.8 cm | Much improved | Possible w/ makeup | | Day 14 | +1.5 cm | Minimal | Yes |

| Time Point | Avg Score | Typical Medication | |---|---|---| | Day 1 | 5.2 | IV narcotic | | Day 2 | 6.8 | Oral narcotic (peak) | | Day 3 | 6.2 | Oral narcotic | | Day 4 | 4.5 | Non-narcotic transition | | Day 7 | 1.8 | OTC acetaminophen | | Day 10+ | 0.5 | Minimal |

| Complication | Frequency | % | Severity | Resolution | |---|---|---|---|---| | Temporary numbness | 34 | 14.3% | Minor | 3–6 months | | Hematoma | 5 | 2.1% | Minor–moderate | 2–3 weeks | | Asymmetry requiring revision | 4 | 1.7% | Moderate | Varies | | Temporary nerve weakness | 2 | 0.8% | Mild | 8–12 weeks | | Scarring | 3 | 1.3% | Minor | 6–12 months |

Total serious complications: 0 (0%)

• Overall satisfaction: 9.1 avg (94% satisfied)

• Would recommend: 9.3 avg (96%)

• Met/exceeded expectations: 8.9 avg (91%)

• Worth the cost: 8.7 avg (88%)