Realistic Result of Scar from Facelift?

In non-smokers, the incisions lines can be performed so they are hidden in the hairline, inside the ear canal and behind the ears so that even with a short hair cut or the hair in a pony tail they cannot be seen.

The incision should be placed in little wrinkles in front of the ear for a male. The secret to having minimal to no scarring in the long run is in the technique of the surgery. When a good lift is done the deeper tissues are pulled tightly and skin just comes along with it. This way only the excess skin is excised and the incisions are closed with no tension at all, resulting in very thin lines. When the skin itself is pulled tight and sewn together, the risk of thicker, wider scars is much higher. The placement of the incision is also important so be sure to find someone that does a lot of facelifts and shows you pictures where you can see minimal to no scarring.
Good luck.

Scar placement is of critical importance in facelift surgery as well as placing tension on the deep tissue and keeping it off the skin. This is how fine almost imperceptible scars can be achieved.
Incisions about the ear should be placed within the contours of the ear and along areas of color change. Using these landmarks and placing incisions on the margin of the tragus, area which covers the ear canal, will yield nearly imperceptible incisions.
The male hair pattern is also important to understand when placing incisions but also when trying to eradicate hair that is too close to or behind the ear.
These issues are unique to men and you need to see a surgeon who does male facelifts. Look at their photos and ask to speak to one of their patients.
You mentioned you are fair skinned. That is a good indicator that your incisions should heal well.
Good luck

The scars related to a facelift are placed within the contours of the ear in order to hide them.  In a male the trade off of this scar placement is placing beard tissue closer to the ear.  The other option is to place the scar in a crease in front of the ear; however, this scar is more visible.   Generally, facelift scars, after healing, are very acceptable..

Facelift incisions almost always heal well and become very difficult to find once they mature, even in men. Each surgeon's technique will vary slightly when it come to the incisions, particularly in male patients. In almost all cases, the scars heal very well even when placed in front of the ear. In the event that the scars do not have as nice of a cosmetic result as desired, there are many different things that can be done to improve them over time, depending on the issue (color, raised scars, etc).
All the best,

Thank you for your question. In most healthy people without a history of healing irregularities, the surgical scars resulting from a well-performed facelift are rarely an issue. Incisions are designed to result in scars that are concealed within natural curvatures around the ear and the hairline. Most patients consider those scars to be acceptable with makeup within 1-2 weeks although full scar maturation takes many months. Once mature, most scars are imperceptible in normal social interactions, although not entirely invisible upon closer scrutiny.    

Ultimately, the vast majority of patients consider the results of the facelift and appearance of facial rejuvenation to be a very acceptable trade-off for typically inconspicuous scars.

Hi David PaulThanks for your post. Scarring is always a common question and it's very helpful to the RS community when others post similar. If it is done well, the scarring should be minimal and with time, likely to be almost invisable, providing no infection is present, and no complications happen.Our Concept Facelift is less invasive than a traditional facelift and there is less scarring, bruising and swelling for a significantly quicker recovery period. This innovative procedure combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days.This is a combination of a SMAS lift and skin tightening that allows the procedure to have it's longevity without the trauma and invasiveness of a traditional facelift. There is minimal bruising and swelling, especially when compared to traditional faceliftsAs the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you can go straight home following the procedureFull recovery in a matter of days rather than monthsSignificantly less risk than Facelifts performed under general anaestheticFresh, youthful and long lasting results

Fortunately, advanced surgical techniques
can help reduce the risk of scarring after a facelift. Incisions are
strategically placed, so obvious scars are not a typical outcome. But there are steps you can take to help your
skin heal so that traces of your incisions are hardly visible. Immediately after
your surgery, you should avoid the sun. After surgery, your skin will be
particularly sensitive, making it susceptible to permanent discoloration if
exposed to the sun. Consider applying scar-reducing topical products, which
your surgeon can recommend.

The amount of scarring left behind after a facelift depends on the technique of the surgeon. A double board certified facial plastic surgeon with experience and skill is able to perform a facelift in such a way as to result in almost invisible scarring. At my practice, my facelifts involve lifting of deep tissue, which is then secured with sutures. The skin comes along with the deep tissue, excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is secured without any tension, which results in an easier healing process and almost invisible scar. In addition to this technique, I place incisions in less visible or noticeable areas, and a scar cream can be used to help healing as well. I understand how important it is especially for men with short hair to have scarring that is not obvious, and one of my goals is to help you achieve the most natural looking results with the most minimal scarring possible.Incision location is different on a male than a female.For a male, the incision will be hidden in a crease in front of the ear to prevent moving the location of the beard.

Thank
you for your question.  Face lift scars can be very inconspicuous.  Consult with a highly skilled surgeon and view many before and after photos. Scars can be improved with laser resurfacing, silicone
products, and massage.  Unfavorable scars can be
revised after a year. Best Wishes

Thanks for sharing.  Done properly facelift incisions should be very difficult to notice.  A well trained and experienced facelift surgeon will place the incisions very carefully so as to make them hard to see.  Also the experienced surgeon will know special techniques to close the incision under little tension to ensure proper healing.  Ask to see before and after photos and how many facelifts your surgeon has performed.