Day 0 — Immediately After Treatment
- Mild swelling and redness
- Skin feels warm, tight, or “full”
- Slight tenderness under the jawline or cheeks
- Entry marks may be visible but extremely small
You can leave the clinic immediately. Most patients feel completely comfortable walking out.
Day 1–2
- Swelling becomes slightly more noticeable
- Mild bruising may begin to appear
- Tightness or firmness under the skin is normal
- Some patients describe a “stiff” feeling when smiling or chewing — temporary
Most patients return to work the next day, especially if swelling is minimal.
Day 3–5
- Swelling begins to settle
- Bruising (if present) becomes more yellow/green
- Tightness continues; this is the tissue contracting
- Small lumps or internal firmness may be felt (normal)
This is typically the most comfortable phase.
Day 7–14
- Most swelling resolved
- Bruising resolves
- Internal tightness remains but becomes less noticeable
- Skin feels more supported, but results are not yet visible
Some patients start noticing subtle early contour improvement.
Week 3–6
- Deep tissue remodeling underway
- Tightness improves
- Jawline or under-chin definition may start to show
- Any lumps or nodules soften as collagen reorganises
At this stage, the skin is healing beneath the surface, even if the improvement is not yet dramatic.
Months 2–3
- Collagen production increases
- Skin becomes firmer, tighter, and more lifted
- Contours look more defined
- Final texture improvements begin to show
Months 3–9 — Final Results
This is when the transformation becomes most visible:
- Jawline sharper
- Skin tighter and more elastic
- Jowls reduced
- Under-chin area more contoured
- Cheeks more defined or lifted (depending on treatment area)
Collagen continues maturing long after the procedure — one reason Endolift® results look natural and progressive.
