had a mini mac 7 1/2 months ago. Still redness at the surgical cuts . Could this mean that the dr. could of possibly created too much trauma to the area? 6 weeks after surgery. Pulling down jaw line / pixie ears hypertropic scarring behind ears and down below ear lobes . Had 8 kenalog injections . Laser for redness . 7 1/2 months still pulling , reness, and a lump forming atbon3 ear lobe . Dr. Says he did low tension surgery . I need revision done on both ears . Should i trust the same Dr. ?
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Answer: You will definitely need a revision once you get cleared for any dermatological issues.
Sorry this has been a challenging recovery for you. Hollowing under the check area can occur with buccal fat removal. I would check with your surgeon if this was performed as it is sometimes combined with facelift surgery.
That discolored area is where the blood flow to the skin was compromised, but did not fully die. Revision may not be successful in that area. You could try a laser that removes color, but I would avoid being too aggressive or it may become worse.