I'm worried that my tragus (both) are buried forever. I can feel them inside my ear but can't see them. Based on these pictures, will they come out of hiding?
October 21, 2016
Answer: Post Facelift Tragus The tragus, the soft flap of skin located directly in front of the ear hole, is expected to fell firm and swollen three weeks after a facelift. The normal "blanket" of skin the covers the tragal cartilage, has been replaced by a thicker "comforter." The most significant reason for this is that the skin is swollen. In addition, there is more tension on this skin which trends to flatten the cartilage.During a facelift, great care is taken to preserve the normal cartilage, and to thin the skin that is placed over the tragus. While this does cause more swelling up front, as the swelling resolves, the anatomy begins to look more normal. Some change is inevitable with incisions placed behind the tragus. The majority of facelift incisions are placed where your is to hide the scar. The only alternative is an incision placed in front of the tragus. This does not change the tragus, but the trade-off is that it leaves the scar in a more visible area. Depending on my patients' anatomy, I may recommend one or the other. For now sit tight and let healing continue. It is too early to tell what the final result will be, especially without the benefit of preoperative photos.
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October 21, 2016
Answer: Post Facelift Tragus The tragus, the soft flap of skin located directly in front of the ear hole, is expected to fell firm and swollen three weeks after a facelift. The normal "blanket" of skin the covers the tragal cartilage, has been replaced by a thicker "comforter." The most significant reason for this is that the skin is swollen. In addition, there is more tension on this skin which trends to flatten the cartilage.During a facelift, great care is taken to preserve the normal cartilage, and to thin the skin that is placed over the tragus. While this does cause more swelling up front, as the swelling resolves, the anatomy begins to look more normal. Some change is inevitable with incisions placed behind the tragus. The majority of facelift incisions are placed where your is to hide the scar. The only alternative is an incision placed in front of the tragus. This does not change the tragus, but the trade-off is that it leaves the scar in a more visible area. Depending on my patients' anatomy, I may recommend one or the other. For now sit tight and let healing continue. It is too early to tell what the final result will be, especially without the benefit of preoperative photos.
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October 21, 2016
Answer: Ear definition after facelift Thank you for the question and your photos. This is a common area of concern and can be a "giveaway" that a facelift was performed. That said, you are very early in the healing process. There will be changes in the thickness and contour of the skin in the area of the tragus. In addition, if this particular area ends up being poorly defined, a minor procedure in the office can be performed to thin the skin over the tragus and give more definition. Best of luck and take care!
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October 21, 2016
Answer: Ear definition after facelift Thank you for the question and your photos. This is a common area of concern and can be a "giveaway" that a facelift was performed. That said, you are very early in the healing process. There will be changes in the thickness and contour of the skin in the area of the tragus. In addition, if this particular area ends up being poorly defined, a minor procedure in the office can be performed to thin the skin over the tragus and give more definition. Best of luck and take care!
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