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?
Answer: Facelift recovery - the tragus - skin incisions You have a good question! One of the tell tale signs of a facelift is the loss of definition of the tragus. With time you should see more definition of you tragus. However, as part of a facelift, skin that is thicker is brought backwards, replacing the skin that usually exists over the tragus. To compensate for this when I perform a facelift, I "de-fat" the skin that will eventually be overlying the tragus after surgery. This helps simulate the thin skin that is removed as part of your procedure.If you are not happy with how things look after 6 months, you should express your feelings to your surgeon. A secondary procedure can be performed to provide a better definition of the tragus.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift recovery - the tragus - skin incisions You have a good question! One of the tell tale signs of a facelift is the loss of definition of the tragus. With time you should see more definition of you tragus. However, as part of a facelift, skin that is thicker is brought backwards, replacing the skin that usually exists over the tragus. To compensate for this when I perform a facelift, I "de-fat" the skin that will eventually be overlying the tragus after surgery. This helps simulate the thin skin that is removed as part of your procedure.If you are not happy with how things look after 6 months, you should express your feelings to your surgeon. A secondary procedure can be performed to provide a better definition of the tragus.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Swelling is hiding your tragus Not to worry. Your post op swelling is hiding your tragus for now. Once your swelling subsides in the next few months, they will re-emerge. Be patient and kind to yourself as your body heals.Kindly,Kouros Azar
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Swelling is hiding your tragus Not to worry. Your post op swelling is hiding your tragus for now. Once your swelling subsides in the next few months, they will re-emerge. Be patient and kind to yourself as your body heals.Kindly,Kouros Azar
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October 24, 2016
Answer: TRAGUS SHAPE AFTER FACE LIFT By looking at your photos, by the way your incision was planned and closed, the original shape of your tragus will not be back. In order to preserve the shape of the tragus, a very detailed design in the incision and closure of the wound are paramount for preserving the original shape. You will need a second procedure to correct the problem, but you need to wait about 12 months, so the swelling on the area goes away, the scar tissue gets soft and there is a little of extra skin that allows a reconstruction on the area.
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Answer: TRAGUS SHAPE AFTER FACE LIFT By looking at your photos, by the way your incision was planned and closed, the original shape of your tragus will not be back. In order to preserve the shape of the tragus, a very detailed design in the incision and closure of the wound are paramount for preserving the original shape. You will need a second procedure to correct the problem, but you need to wait about 12 months, so the swelling on the area goes away, the scar tissue gets soft and there is a little of extra skin that allows a reconstruction on the area.
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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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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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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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