Does this look like skin necrosis? (Photo)

February 22, 2018
Asked By:baxter5 in Aberdeen, SD

had a facelift with erbium laser 4 days ago and am concerned about the black/discoloured areas near both ears.

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February 28, 2018

Answer: Facelift with laser -- possible full thickness injury

Evan Ransom, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Facelift with laser -- possible full thickness injury

Evan Ransom, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Necrisus after facelift with laser

Ben Lee, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Necrisus after facelift with laser

Ben Lee, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Absolutely. This skin is struggling.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Absolutely. This skin is struggling.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Facelift recovery

Paul J. Leahy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Facelift recovery

Paul J. Leahy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Does this look like skin necrosis? = follow up with your surgeon #facelift

John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 28, 2018

Answer: Does this look like skin necrosis? = follow up with your surgeon #facelift

John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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