I have a rope like scar on back of ear after neck lift. Is this normal? (photos)

October 14, 2014
Asked By:PreciousOne53 in Calgary, AB

I'm 12 days post-op after neck lift. Behind my one ear is not bad, but the other one has ropelike scars that I can't see going away on their own. Thank goodness I grew my hair out months before the surgery. My surgeon said not to bother growing my hair out but I'm so glad I did. This scar pretty much assures me that I won't be wearing really short hair again any time soon if ever. What are my options? Can a scar like this be removed by excision?

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October 20, 2014

Answer: Thick scar after necklift

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Answer: Injection therapy combined with beam laser to help reduce appearance of the scars

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Answer: Injection therapy combined with beam laser to help reduce appearance of the scars

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August 10, 2017

Answer: Necklift: rope like scar on the back of ear after neck lift

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August 10, 2017

Answer: Necklift: rope like scar on the back of ear after neck lift

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November 17, 2014

Answer: Can this be fixed?

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November 17, 2014

Answer: Can this be fixed?

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October 17, 2014

Answer: Too early to worry!

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October 17, 2014

Answer: Too early to worry!

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