6 weeks post Facelift: Black mark appeared under the skin in my temple wound, is this spitting stitches? (photo)

November 9, 2016
Asked By:Nige54 in England, AR

Hi there. I am 6 weeks post op and healing well but just noticed today a small black looking area under the skin in my temple wound. It wasn't there before. Is this one of those spitting stitches or something else and should I get it seen to or just leave it? Thanks

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November 14, 2016

Answer: Facelift #faceliftrecovery #fatgrafting #beauty #tmbcosmeticsurgery #woundhealing

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Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 14, 2016

Answer: Facelift #faceliftrecovery #fatgrafting #beauty #tmbcosmeticsurgery #woundhealing

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Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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January 12, 2017

Answer: May be Best to Consult with Your Plastic Surgeon

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 12, 2017

Answer: May be Best to Consult with Your Plastic Surgeon

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2016

Answer: Black mark after facelift

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Andrew Campbell, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2016

Answer: Black mark after facelift

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Andrew Campbell, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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November 10, 2016

Answer: Post facelift

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 10, 2016

Answer: Post facelift

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 10, 2016

Answer: Spitting Suture

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Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 10, 2016

Answer: Spitting Suture

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