I'm a 54-year-old male who could use a facelift. However, I am afraid that the scars in front of the ears will become too obvious. I'm not a smoker and fair skinned. What is a realistic outcome for the scar in front of the ears?
Answer: Facelift scar can be hidden in the ear canal and almost invisible with good healing Careful surgical technique by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon should create very well healed scars that are not conspicuos. There is a specific technique for hiding the visible portion of the facelift scar inside the ear canal which can make the visible portion of the facelift scar almost invisible.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift Scars tend to heal very well Hi David, That’s a great question! Fortunately, incisions after facelift with a well-trained plastic surgeon heal extremely well! Any facelift procedure requires an incision that typically starts at the sideburn, travels in front of the ear, around the earlobe, behind the ear, and then partially into the hair behind the ear. The scar is artistically placed in areas of shadow and transition so it remains well concealed. When performed incorrectly, or by an inexperienced surgeon, you may have some easily identifiable signs of a facelift. These include a distorted hairline, a “pixie ear deformity”.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift Scars tend to heal very well Hi David, That’s a great question! Fortunately, incisions after facelift with a well-trained plastic surgeon heal extremely well! Any facelift procedure requires an incision that typically starts at the sideburn, travels in front of the ear, around the earlobe, behind the ear, and then partially into the hair behind the ear. The scar is artistically placed in areas of shadow and transition so it remains well concealed. When performed incorrectly, or by an inexperienced surgeon, you may have some easily identifiable signs of a facelift. These include a distorted hairline, a “pixie ear deformity”.
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December 28, 2018
Answer: Facelift Scars 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..
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Answer: Facelift Scars 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..
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December 10, 2018
Answer: Realistic result of a facelift scar 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,
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Answer: Realistic result of a facelift scar 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,
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December 26, 2016
Answer: Facelift Scars 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.
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Answer: Facelift Scars 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.
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May 13, 2016
Answer: Facelift 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
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Answer: Facelift 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
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