Chin Neck Bandage by Silhouette

Before your facelift surgery (also known as rhytidectomy), you’ll want to buy a facial surgery compression garment to wear immediately after surgery. Facial compression garments help decrease swelling, increase circulation, and reduce plastic surgery recovery time.

The trick to choosing a post-surgical compression garment for facelift surgery is to find something that is supportive yet comfortable. Your options include facial compression wraps, chin support straps, and chin neck bandages.

Most facial compression wraps are adjustable to fit the contours of your face. These facial compression garments can be used not only for facelift surgery, but also for other types of plastic surgery, such as chin implants, neck surgery, or oral or maxillofacial surgery.

Chin support straps have Velcro adjustments at the top and a band that runs along the back of the head to keep the compression garment in place. Chin straps can also be used for other types of facial surgery.

Chin neck bandages are also adjustable and come with a chin cup that gently cradles the chin. They’re used for both facelift surgery and other types of face and neck surgery.

With so many options available, it’s a good idea to ask your plastic surgeon which one is best for you. Plastic surgery recovery garments are typically worn continuously for several weeks, so you should have more than one on hand.