I have a lot of discomfort from the tightness and scarring on the sides of my neck and ears. I have formed hypertrophic scars that burn, pinch and look awful behind both ears and redness and stretch marks under the ears on the side of my neck. My PS said he could inject steroid into the scars. I had a full facelift 3 months ago. Age 55, good health, non smoker. Also lumpy and uneven upper neck, PS said it would smooth out on its own in time. I like to wear pony tails. :( What's best treatment?
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Hi and thank you for your question . I would definitely separate out the two surgeries . I would do the jaw surgery first because the swelling is very dramatic which in turn could keep your soft tissues from the face lift from healing properly . You would want your jaw in the place it's going to...
I don't think it would matter at all, unless the weight loss is massive, like forty pounds. Losing five or ten pounds should be inconsequential.Talmage Raine MD
Thanks for a great question.
Face lift incisions can be short scar, standard, or extended. The choice of incision is matched to the technique of face lift as well as patient considerations.
In most face lifts, incisions are created in front of the ear and extended into the hair of the...
