When Should Facelift Sutures Be Removed?

April 2, 2011
Asked By:BrookeinCO in Colorado

How Many Days Post Op from a Facelift Should Sutures in Front of Ears Be Removed, for the best possible chance of limited scarring? Thank you

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December 22, 2011

Answer: Sutures & Facelift

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Rod J. Rohrich, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 22, 2011

Answer: Sutures & Facelift

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November 10, 2017

Answer: Suture Removed After A Facelift

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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November 10, 2017

Answer: Suture Removed After A Facelift

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April 23, 2015

Answer: In Most Cases: 4-6 Days

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 23, 2015

Answer: In Most Cases: 4-6 Days

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March 12, 2012

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