I had a facelift 5 days ago. This area itches. I don't know if the itching is caused by the spots are spots caused by scratching These spots Cannot be felt and are on only one side. I am to go back to the dr in 3 days to Have staples removed
March 25, 2016
Answer: White spots behind one's ear 5 days post #facelift: see your #plasticsurgeon Thank you for your picture.You should see your plastic surgeon as this might be signs of low oxygen to your skin "flap". Avoid nicotine completely and minimize caffeine.You may ask your plastic surgeon if he performs PRP - platelet-rich plasma injection.Hope this helps!
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March 25, 2016
Answer: White spots behind one's ear 5 days post #facelift: see your #plasticsurgeon Thank you for your picture.You should see your plastic surgeon as this might be signs of low oxygen to your skin "flap". Avoid nicotine completely and minimize caffeine.You may ask your plastic surgeon if he performs PRP - platelet-rich plasma injection.Hope this helps!
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Answer: White spots on skin following facelift Thank you for including the photograph! It appears that there is generalized irritation from contact with the dressing or a topical ointment such as Bacitracin, along with clogging of the skin pores in the area from the ointment (or ointment-soaked gauze dressing). Since your facelift was very recent, I am confident you are in close contact with your plastic surgeon and the office. The appearance of this area in the photo warrants an immediate call to your plastic surgeon and seeing your plastic surgeon as soon as possible to make sure that the likely ointment reaction is improving with removal of the offending agent, and that this does not progress to infection due to compromise of the normal barrier function of the skin. Best wishes for a speedy resolution to your situation and for a beautiful final result!
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Answer: White spots on skin following facelift Thank you for including the photograph! It appears that there is generalized irritation from contact with the dressing or a topical ointment such as Bacitracin, along with clogging of the skin pores in the area from the ointment (or ointment-soaked gauze dressing). Since your facelift was very recent, I am confident you are in close contact with your plastic surgeon and the office. The appearance of this area in the photo warrants an immediate call to your plastic surgeon and seeing your plastic surgeon as soon as possible to make sure that the likely ointment reaction is improving with removal of the offending agent, and that this does not progress to infection due to compromise of the normal barrier function of the skin. Best wishes for a speedy resolution to your situation and for a beautiful final result!
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