Will I have visible scars from a Lifestyle lift?

2 answers to “Will I have visible scars from a...”

A: Visible scars after Lift

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD

When a Facelift is done properly and the skin edges are sutured back together with no tension, the probability of visible scaring should be minimal. This is true for traditional Facelift, Lifestyle Lift, short scar Facelift, mini Facelift.The other important factor to consider is the placement of the incisions... more

A: Many clients ask about using some type of "scar...

John Westine, MD

Many clients ask about using some type of “scar treatment” cream after the procedure. The fact of the matter is that the incisions heal remarkably well in over 95% of our clients. We do not recommend these “preventative” treatments for they may actually make the incisions appear more... more

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