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The lower facelift involves sutures in in the sideburn hair tuft, front of the ear, behind the ear, and the posterior hairline. Also there is usually one under the chin. In general, I have them removed at 7 days after post operative. If a surgeon uses staples these usually remain a few days longer.
Different types of sutures (stitches) stay in for different lengths of time, so the timing of when to remove them depends on the surgeon and what type of sutures were used.
Your surgeon will be able to tell you when you should expect to have your stitches removed. Typically I remove stitches 7 days post op. If staples are used behind the ears, they are usually removed 10-14 days post op.
Thank you for your question. Each surgeon is different based on technique and the type of sutures used, but most facial sutures are removed in 6-10 days depending on the location.
Thank you for your question. Yes, this is where patients typically experience the most pain. There is a lot of swelling which is present this can disturb the ear canal, this causes pain. Please ensure you are taking pain relief and having regular follow ups with your surgeon. All The Best
Local anesthesia with a little iv sedation for complete comfort is the very best and safest way to get a lower face/neck lift done. You can get a better result as well since you can sit up and the doc can fine tune the results better. Why be sick for a week from general anesthesia when you...
The irregularity in your neck area may be due to liposuction. Generally, in the early phases of healing there may be unevenness that slowly resolves with time. This is too early in the process to be worried. I would give it 3 months to relax and heal. Talking to your surgeon is your best...
My neck question would be how it was drained. Was it with a needle or was it opened and drained? This could represent organized and solidified residual hematoma. Once solid, time is needed for it to go down. Massage, heat, RF treatment will help speed resolution but it will likely take months to...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Thank you for your question and pictures. There are many options depending on which is your main concern. If you wanted a slender L shaped neck then neck liposuction could be a possibility. You can also use facial dermal fillers to add volume to areas such as the chin, cheeks and jawline, gi...
