Why are my facelift scars so red and obvious, and will I need a revision? (Photo)

March 7, 2018
Asked By:urenough in Fairfax, CA

I am 4 weeks post-op and have seen no improvement in my incisions. I have worn silicone tape 24/7 since the surgery. My research suggests a few things: 1)my surgeon closed the skin under tension, hence the wide scar and visible track marks, and 2) I may be having a reaction to the silicone tape. My greatest fear before getting the surgery was the scarring. I was assured they would be imperceptible. This is clearly not the case.

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