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

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.

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