Scars from stitches. Will they minimize with time? Are they permanent? (Photo)

Scars from facelift incisions generally heal
well over time if the surgery was done by a skilled, board-certified facial
plastic surgeon. Talk to your surgeon about scar management and care; there are
topical gels that can be used to help diminish the appearance of scars. The
best thing to do is to follow your surgeon’s advice and be patient; scars may
look prominent now, but over time they should fade.

Rest assured, that the scars will look much better with time after your facelift. At the two week mark, you are still very early out from the procedure and I would not be overly concerned!

Thanks for submitting your
question. The pleating that is visible will almost certainly resolve with time.
Leaving stitches in for 2 weeks can cause stitch marks that may not completely
resolve, but they will certainly improve a great deal with time and probably
need no further attention. I would rely on your surgeon's experience with the
technique and be patient. At 2 weeks, the visible pleating is normal. Good luck
to you.

Thank you for your question.  Its still way to early to see how your scars will mature and when the stitch marks will completely disappear.  They will definitely fade and improve with time.  Scar massage and avoiding the sun will help with scar maturation.   All the best,

Hi salamanca. Concerns about scars are
understandable. However, it is common this early in the recovery to see some redness
and the "bunched" look where your surgeon made an incision. Scars
fade during the first year following a facelift and in most cases are almost
invisible when hidden in the hairline. There are topical creams that help
incisions heal and leave less of a scar. I would ask your plastic surgeon about
any therapeutic products he or she recommends. Good luck.

Yes, most certainly, fresh scars mature over the first year, smoothing out and becoming less red in the majority. Best Scar Management is important to minimize or completely hide from view, the telltale signs of your surgery—namely, scars. Both you and your surgeon want you to have the most minimal scarring possible. There are many possible causes for scars that are enlarged or not healing well. Unsightly scars are most commonly due to genetics, underlying medical conditions, or improper scar/wound care. The last part is very important and patients can make a noticeable difference in their scars’ appearance by following best scar management practices. Here are some simple tips found in the link below:#facelift#faceliftscars#scartreatment

You are in the early stages of healing, and the bunching and scars will improve over time.  In my own practice, rarely do I see bunching and I sew with a very fine suture material, but do not worry, your situation should resolve. It is always a good idea to turn to your surgeon for questions and concerns. I wish you a healthy and speedy recovery.

Thank you for a great question and for sharing your photos and experience.  Typically the redness or marks from sutures will improve over time, so try not to worry.  In my practice, I will have patients start using a scar gel  around this time, so you may want to discuss that with your surgeon.  I hope this is helpful."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

The slight redness or marks from the sutures will diminish with time. In my practice, I recommend a gentle cleanser and daily use of a silicone gel based scar preparation. SPF 50 should be applied as well to any areas that will be exposed to the sun.

Thanks for sharing.  Your procedure is very recent and will improve with time.  There is still swelling seen here and the incision will lay flatter and smoother. Make sure to follow up with your surgeon around 1 month for him to evaluate you again.