Patient being helped to stand safely during early cosmetic surgery recovery at home
Recovery Hub

Cosmetic Surgery Recovery in the UK

Every procedure has a real recovery timeline that goes on much longer than the “back to work” figure. Below: honest timelines, what UK employers ask for (sick notes, driving fitness), and the warning signs that mean NHS 111 or 999.

  • 6Guides
  • 12–18moScar maturation
  • UKNHS & DVLA
Rhinoplasty recovery — nasal splint, bruising and healing timeline Face

Rhinoplasty Recovery

Splint week, the two-week social milestone, why the tip takes a year to settle.

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Blepharoplasty recovery — bruising and healing around the eyes Face

Eyelid Surgery Recovery

Bruising, dry-eye phase, when to expect final results.

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Post-operative breast surgery recovery with support garment Breast

Breast Surgery Recovery

Support garments, “drop and fluff”, scar maturation over 12–18 months.

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Silicone scar-management sheet used during cosmetic surgery healing Healing

Scars & Healing

Silicone sheets, sun protection, and why scars mature — they don’t disappear.

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Recovering patient at home reviewing UK sick-note and DVLA guidance Practical

Time Off Work & Driving

UK sick-note reality, when the DVLA / your insurer treats you as fit to drive.

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Recovery warning-sign triage — when to call NHS 111 or 999 Urgent

Warning Signs — NHS 111 or 999

Chest pain, breathlessness, calf pain and infection markers — the thresholds that matter.

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