After a year of healing from a mini facelift can you wear your hair pulled back without scars showing?

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Will minifacelift scars turn white after healing and always show if your hair is pulled back or will they be invisible.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Surgeon's have different results in scarring depending on surgical technique.  Ask your surgeon for examples of their results.  Incisions closed with minimal tension and with meticulous technique should heal almost imperceptibly.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

The #scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. We find that scar reducing product, BioCorneum , appears to be very effective. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

For the first 1-2 weeks after your Mini Lift, you will probably want to wear your hair down to hide the scars, which will run in front of and behind your ears in the crease. As the scar heals, it will probably fade to a barely noticeable white color. My patients are usually comfortable with any hairstyle within 3-4 weeks after a Mini Lift. I hope this helps.

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve and evaluate you in person.  If good techniques are used then this can be performed with incisions being minimal, within 3-6 months rednesses diminishing and scarring becoming almost invisible.  When attending consultation ask the surgeon to show your before and after pictures of past patients, focusing on their scarring over a period of time - showing the difference 7 days post-op, 2 weeks post-op, 1 months post-op etc.  Please be aware however the healing process does differ from patient to patient, depending on age, stress, diabetes, obesity, medication, alcoholism, smoking and nutrition.All The Best

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  If good technique is used, this can be done with minimal scarring and can result in a natural look, not over-done look, with rejuvenation of your face.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Timothy R. Miller, MD · Answer

Typically, after a facelift, minilft or any rejuvenation procedure you should be able to wear your hair back and the scars should be very difficult to see.  The design and locations of the incisions are very important to have the best chance of achieving these results.The attached link provides more information.I hope this helps.

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

Thanks for asking.  A mini lift or face lift incision done properly should be hard to notice even when the hair is pulled back.  Some mini lift incisions will carry in front and in the ear canal and end in the crease behind the ear (S-lift).  Done this way then there would be no telling incision at all when the hair is pulled back.  Consult with several board certified facial plastic surgeons to discuss which incision would be appropriate for you.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question.  It is possible to camouflage the incisions from a facelift or mini-lift to make them inconspicuous at conversational distance.  This will depend on several factors such as your inherent skin laxity, desired area of correction, hair pattern, hair style, etc.  Be sure to see an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation in order to address your concerns to work together to minimize scarring.  Hope this helps.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Scars after facelift--will they show? If they are done by an experienced facelift surgeon the scars are placed inside the ear. If you look at my incisions which I show patients you will not see them but they always leave a line which should be very fine.

Richard A. Zoumalan, MD · Answer

Facelift and mini face lift incisions, when done properly are very minimal and practically unnoticeable. My patients are able to wear their hair back without fearing their incisions within months of their procedure.

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