The time needs for rrecovery may base on the type of cosmetic surgery. It depends on the procedure and the condition of the patient. If the patients go for face lift surgery, it will take one week to recover from the swelling and bruising. You must have to start work for nearby 4 weeks times, but we would recommend that you restrict strenuous exercise and heavy lifting during that time. It is better you can follow the doctor guidelines.
As said earlier the time require for the different surgery is depends on many factors like age, condition of patients and the types of surgery. Like in eyelid surgery takes one day. Breast surgery takes two day but the recovery time is one week. Liposuction surgery also for second day but require one week for recovery. In Abdominoplasty patients needs 2-4 days and needs weeks time for recovery. It is essential to consult the doctor to get the exact time for the surgery in advance so that you will get the proper idea to get the proper preparation for the post and pre operative care.