After looking at many facelift pictures I have decided that I would prefer the incision along my ear to be in front of the tragus, pre-tragus, rather than post-tragus. I realize that doctors to the post tragal incision to hide the scar, but it seems to almost make the tragus disappear since the skin texture will look thicker. This looks so unnatural to me...no better than having a scar that will improve over time. Will most ps do a pre tragus incision if the patient requests it?
June 19, 2016
Answer: Facelift Incisions Facelift incisions can vary from Doctor to Doctor depending on their experience and preference. A post-tragal incision usually heals up very well and it can be performed in such a way as to avoid any blunting and look like a natural ear. When you visit a doctor that you are considering having perform your facelift, ask them to see before and after photos of their work. Be sure to see enough photos to where you feel comfortable with the incisions, procedure and expected results.
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June 19, 2016
Answer: Facelift Incisions Facelift incisions can vary from Doctor to Doctor depending on their experience and preference. A post-tragal incision usually heals up very well and it can be performed in such a way as to avoid any blunting and look like a natural ear. When you visit a doctor that you are considering having perform your facelift, ask them to see before and after photos of their work. Be sure to see enough photos to where you feel comfortable with the incisions, procedure and expected results.
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June 2, 2016
Answer: Facelift Most surgeons would probably be fine doing the incision that you request. For men, most surgeons already do a pre-tragal incision to prevent beard tissue from being pulled into the ear canal. Your concerns regarding a post tragal incision are justified. That said, a careful facial plastic surgeon will minimize tension in the area of the tragus as well as thin the skin to help prevent a deformity here. When these maneuvers are performed, a natural appearing tragus should be the result.
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June 2, 2016
Answer: Facelift Most surgeons would probably be fine doing the incision that you request. For men, most surgeons already do a pre-tragal incision to prevent beard tissue from being pulled into the ear canal. Your concerns regarding a post tragal incision are justified. That said, a careful facial plastic surgeon will minimize tension in the area of the tragus as well as thin the skin to help prevent a deformity here. When these maneuvers are performed, a natural appearing tragus should be the result.
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