Will my scars ever go? Do I need a revision? (Photo)

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I had a lower lift and the surgeon did under my chin. There is still a raised scar under chin and if someone were to touch behind my ears it feels like multiple raised scars. My ears also now look different lengths. I am so angry and feel even worse about myself after going through the surgery and $$$. It’s been 7 months. Will my skin ever feel normal again? I get paranoid when my physical therapist touches that area or anyone.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Scars are permanent but can be improved on by redoing them.  You may benefit from a scar revision.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photographs. The area underneath your chin appears to be a slightly thicker area subcutaneous fat, which could be improved with some judicious liposuction or a small revision by opening your prior incision and thinning the skin in that area. The area behind your ears could also likely be made better by elevation of that flap and flattening out the skin, so there is not a crease in it.  Your description of a longer ear may be due to what is known as a “pixie ear“. This can be improved by releasing the pull on the earlobe, and allowing it to retract upwards. Speak to your plastic surgeon about this.  Best wishes.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns. Revision could probably be done in the office, and micro-needling could also be used for the scars.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. Your scars still need time to heal. please be patient.  But the scar under your chin seem to be a re-drapping problem, that is, your skin not fitting properly. Since your jaw structure is small, tension may not be provided. Increasing jaw provision may be a solution. If you would like to get more detailed information, you can contact us at this number +90 533 015 95 95 via WhatsApp and send a photo.

Arif Eroglu, MD · Answer

Hello; In order to start with, get well soon. The skin; under your chin is redraped; it has gathered in a spot; which has not fully formed. Behind your ear, there is a fold; due to excess skin. These can be solved with revision. Regarding sensation; if there is no cut in your sensory nerve; if it is only a condition; due to neuropraxia; there may be a return of sensation in; up to 1 year.

Will my scars ever go? Do I need a revision? (Photo)

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