Facelift: Q&A
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How Many Stitches Does a Facelift Require?
How many stitches are there in an average facelift? What's considered a normal amount?
31 doctor answers
Difference Between Types of Stitches for Facelift?
If a doctor uses a rolling stitch, instead of the very fine sutures I have seen used by some physicians for facelift incisions, is it more likely to...
18 doctor answers
How Can Surgeons Hide the Stitches from a Facelift?
Is there any way that the surgeon can put the stitches from a Facelift inside the ear? You can always tell someone has had a lift from those tell-tale...
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How Common is It for a Suture Line to Rupture After a Tummy Tuck vs Facelift? (graphic photo)
This is after a face lift. The "stitches" had been removed and I felt something sticking out above the stitchline and gave it a little tug....
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Will Numbness Go Away After a Cut to the Forehead?
I recently cut my forehead down to the bone (shape of a backwards C approx. 3"). I have had my stitches removed a few days ago. Cut is healing well,...
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I Am Spot Bleeding on a Thick Scar After a Face Lift 5 Weeks Ago Should I Worry?
I had a face lift 5 weeks ago I am doing fine no swelling today when I cleaned the scar carefully with a wipe the wipe had blood spots. My right side...
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