I have had ongoing issues along the areas where sutures were placed for my deep plane facelift. In addition to continued but lessoning swelling and numbness, I have had periods of inflammation, redness, itching and rash-like little bumps behind my ears and along that part of my hairline extending down the sides of my neck. I also feel several little gnarly bumps under the skin's surface and wonder if these are suture knots or suture ends that are not dissolving. How long will this continue?
Answer: Am I having a reaction to the sutures?
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Reaction to Face Lift Sutures It would be very unusual to have allergic reactions to permanent sutures. Depending on the type of absorbable sutures however the symptoms you describe are not uncommon during the first several months. By a year they should all be resolved. If still there please return to your plastic surgeon as their may be another explanation such as uneven plication of the SMAS layer. The PDS should be absorbed by now for most of the sizes commonly used.Resolving Numbness is expected after all facelifts.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Reaction to Face Lift Sutures It would be very unusual to have allergic reactions to permanent sutures. Depending on the type of absorbable sutures however the symptoms you describe are not uncommon during the first several months. By a year they should all be resolved. If still there please return to your plastic surgeon as their may be another explanation such as uneven plication of the SMAS layer. The PDS should be absorbed by now for most of the sizes commonly used.Resolving Numbness is expected after all facelifts.
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March 6, 2013
Answer: Knots after a facelift Irregularities in the SMAS layer after a face lift can be caused by non-dissolving suture or bunching if the SMAS was plicated. Do you know if the SMAS was lifted and a piece removed? Any permanent sutures can be safely removed at this point without effecting your results as long as the SMAS was lifted and a piece removed.
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Answer: Knots after a facelift Irregularities in the SMAS layer after a face lift can be caused by non-dissolving suture or bunching if the SMAS was plicated. Do you know if the SMAS was lifted and a piece removed? Any permanent sutures can be safely removed at this point without effecting your results as long as the SMAS was lifted and a piece removed.
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February 27, 2013
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August 21, 2014
Answer: Facelift bumps should get better Any suture that dissolves should be completely gone by 10 months. Obviously, permanent sutures don't dissolve, but you shouldn't be having any sort of reaction to them at this stage. Swelling and numbness are normal after a facelift and should slowly improve over 6-12 months. The areas you are describing seem to be along the incision lines and may just be related to your scars maturing. It takes scars about a year to mature, so the timing seems right. I'd recommend seeing your surgeon so the area can be evaluated. I will frequently treat symptoms like yours with a small injection of dilute steroid. It often makes the itchiness, redness, and bumpiness resolve quickly.
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Answer: Facelift bumps should get better Any suture that dissolves should be completely gone by 10 months. Obviously, permanent sutures don't dissolve, but you shouldn't be having any sort of reaction to them at this stage. Swelling and numbness are normal after a facelift and should slowly improve over 6-12 months. The areas you are describing seem to be along the incision lines and may just be related to your scars maturing. It takes scars about a year to mature, so the timing seems right. I'd recommend seeing your surgeon so the area can be evaluated. I will frequently treat symptoms like yours with a small injection of dilute steroid. It often makes the itchiness, redness, and bumpiness resolve quickly.
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