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. Needless to say, ALL the stitches had not been removed and what followed my tug would make anyone scared to do anything like this again. I have been told that a tummy tuck is not as difficult as a facelift. How common is it for suture lines to rupture or get infected?
Update: My facelift was almost one year ago and it did heal nicely for the amount that it ruptured. Just so you know, I was a part time (6 months of the year) smoker 27 yrs ago. I quit when I got pregnant with my first child. I am not diabetic but do have post polio syndrome and other issues. My question was due to concern about an up coming tummy tuck and the likely hood that it would also rupture. I talked to my surgeon today and feel confident that thing will be just fine. Thanks for all of the feedback. It gave me the impetus to go talk with my Doctor AGAIN just to make sure all is OK.
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December 13, 2014
Answer: Facelift suture line problem is not rupture.
Sometimes the best thing in this situation is to give more time. Laser or chemical peel may be the best option. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
This is most common with patients undergoing surgery and yes anesthesia is a great concern of many patients. The state of art anenesthesia is very safe and the drugs wear off very quickly. Your surgeon has done a pre-op to make sure all is well. He has your best interest in mind. Try to rel...
Age in and of itself is not a contraindication to cosmetic surgery. Many patients also have high blood pressure which is not a contraindication either. The pacemaker is more tricky.
1. Any surgery must be done in close communication with your cardiologist and anesthesiologist
2. there are...