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?
February 27, 2013
Answer: Sutures Used in Facelift
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February 27, 2013
Answer: Sutures Used in Facelift
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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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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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