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

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.  

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.

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.

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 

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