Dog Ear After 10 Weeks of Neck and Face Lift?

May 20, 2012
Asked By:bmw2012

I had a almost two inches scar under my chin. After 10 weeks is looking like" dog ear." My doctor says that he can fixed opening the incision again become this widther. I m worry at this point because I think the scar is wide enough, so after it is fixed this will be very noticeable. What can be another option to avoid this procedure.? Thank u so much!

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May 22, 2012

Answer: A picture is worth a thousand words.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 22, 2012

Answer: A picture is worth a thousand words.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 7, 2014

Answer: Dog ear under chin

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 7, 2014

Answer: Dog ear under chin

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 2, 2013

Answer: Revision of Submental Scar

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 2, 2013

Answer: Revision of Submental Scar

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 24, 2012

Answer: Dog ear 10 weeks after face and neck lift

Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 24, 2012

Answer: Dog ear 10 weeks after face and neck lift

Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 25, 2014

Answer: Scar revision

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July 25, 2014

Answer: Scar revision

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