How easy or difficulty is it if you accidentally moved the wrong way to rupture internal stitches after a face and neck lift and if you did how would you know any damage had been done
November 16, 2018
Answer: How easy or difficult is it to accidentally move the wrong way and rupture internal stitches? #deepplanefacelift #facelift Thank you for your question. Immediately after your surgery and while you are healing, you certainly could move enough to rupture a suture. However, this would have a large movement which would probably be painful at that point. Once you are fully healed after your surgery (typically in 4 weeks), you should be able to resume your normal activities without having to worry about rupturing a suture. It is important to follow your surgeon's post-operative instructions just as they were given to you. Be sure to consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation procedures. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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November 16, 2018
Answer: How easy or difficult is it to accidentally move the wrong way and rupture internal stitches? #deepplanefacelift #facelift Thank you for your question. Immediately after your surgery and while you are healing, you certainly could move enough to rupture a suture. However, this would have a large movement which would probably be painful at that point. Once you are fully healed after your surgery (typically in 4 weeks), you should be able to resume your normal activities without having to worry about rupturing a suture. It is important to follow your surgeon's post-operative instructions just as they were given to you. Be sure to consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation procedures. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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November 15, 2018
Answer: Facelift: Sutures Dear greystones, Thank you for your question. I instruct my patients to avoid straining, strenuous activity, and heavy lifting over 10 pounds for 2 weeks to maximize healing. As long as you follow the activity restriction guidelines of your surgeon, it should be unlikely for a suture to rupture or an area to be undone with movement. If you are concerned that a suture as popped or an area of tissue has loosened, you should consider contacting your surgeon right away.
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November 15, 2018
Answer: Facelift: Sutures Dear greystones, Thank you for your question. I instruct my patients to avoid straining, strenuous activity, and heavy lifting over 10 pounds for 2 weeks to maximize healing. As long as you follow the activity restriction guidelines of your surgeon, it should be unlikely for a suture to rupture or an area to be undone with movement. If you are concerned that a suture as popped or an area of tissue has loosened, you should consider contacting your surgeon right away.
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