Hair regrowth after SMAS facelift? (Photo)

The regrowth of hair is definitely possible. It depends on how the incision was created, meaning that there are techniques when performing the incision that would allow for hair growth.  If growth does not occur, Rogaine (Minoxidil) can stimulate growth but once usage is stopped hair will regress.  Hair transplants are the best option for hat area.  Best wishes.

Thank you for your pictures.  When the hair follicles are disturbed it can cause hair loss.  Unfortunately it can take up to 18 months for the hair to grow back and it some incases the scar may cause some hair loss. So please do give it time, if you hair transplant can resolve this issue.  All The Best 

You may want to wait a bit more to see if your sideburns grow back on their own after your SMAS facelift (rhytidectomy). If not, hair transplants would be the best solution for regrowth, as Rogaine only leads to temporary hair regrowth. Although I can’t see your face fully in the photos, you appear to be female. In that case, you might consider leaving your temples as is, because many women actually shave their sideburns because they think it looks more feminine. The choice is yours. I hope this helps.

2 months in, its still early on in the follicular cycle, so you may continue to see some hair grow in for the next few months.  Rogaine may not do much to be honest.  Giving it time will.  At that time you can assess how the follicles did during surgery.  A good prognosticator of what to expect would be your surgeon.  They will be able to tell you what they saw during surgery, as well as what they expect to see over the coming months.  Congratulations on your surgery, and speedy recovery! 

Hi dotsoncck,
Good work with the photos, they help!
The short answer is it depends.
Depends on what you ask? The answer to that is IF  the hair follicles in the skin survived.
IF they DID survive, you can reasonably expect to see hair growth beginning in the next couple of months. Rogaine may help in this situation, but time will do the trick.
IF they DID NOT survive, hair will not regrow there, and Rogaine will offer no help at all. In that situation, a hair transplant is your best option if you can't live without the hair.
Talk to your surgeon, as techniques vary in this region. He/she will have a better idea of the likelihood of follicle survival than I (or anyone for that matter) can tell from any photo.

Hope this helps!
dr. silver