I had a face lift 10 months ago. Because my plastic surgeon knew I was concerned about losing my hair (it is very thin) - rather than extending the cut vertically from the top of my ear into my hairline, he extended the cut horizontally out onto my face on both sides. He told me the scars would not show, but they do. They dent inward, and the skin puffs at the end near my eyes. The face lift looks great, but I am self conscious about these scars. Can anything be done to make them look better?
May 31, 2012
Answer: Scar revision
The good news is that the scar appearance CAN be improved. The simplest option would be some kind of resurfacing procedure such as dermabrasion or laser resurfacing vs a more aggressive option of excising or removing the scar and carefully suturing the skin edges together or a combination of both. Discuss these options with your surgeon.
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May 31, 2012
Answer: Scar revision
The good news is that the scar appearance CAN be improved. The simplest option would be some kind of resurfacing procedure such as dermabrasion or laser resurfacing vs a more aggressive option of excising or removing the scar and carefully suturing the skin edges together or a combination of both. Discuss these options with your surgeon.
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May 31, 2012
Answer: Unusual Facelift Scars
Facelift scars in the temple are are not unusual. However, they should ideally skirt the hairline and the cut should be bevelled so the new hairs grow through the scar, thus hiding it. The scar should not extend out to the middle of the temporal region as yours does.
The good news is that it can be fixed with a scar revision that would reorientate the scar into the preferred position with a little extra tightening of the skin in front of it. This may need to be in 2 stages, but both are minor procedures.
But please, please go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area.
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May 31, 2012
Answer: Unusual Facelift Scars
Facelift scars in the temple are are not unusual. However, they should ideally skirt the hairline and the cut should be bevelled so the new hairs grow through the scar, thus hiding it. The scar should not extend out to the middle of the temporal region as yours does.
The good news is that it can be fixed with a scar revision that would reorientate the scar into the preferred position with a little extra tightening of the skin in front of it. This may need to be in 2 stages, but both are minor procedures.
But please, please go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area.
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