Red and puckered facelift scars? (Photos)

March 21, 2017
Asked By:clapsy in uk

I had an R facelift 88 days ago and these are todays photos. The scars are red and puckered and my ears are still painful. My surgeon says this is normal. He said it was because this is my 2nd facelift. He also told me to go and purchase some scar cream! Do you agree?

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March 23, 2017

Answer: These are the wrong incisions for you.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 23, 2017

Answer: These are the wrong incisions for you.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 27, 2023

Answer: Vbeam laser can help defuse redness. Resufx can help even out skin texture

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 27, 2023

Answer: Vbeam laser can help defuse redness. Resufx can help even out skin texture

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2017

Answer: Scar management

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2017

Answer: Scar management

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 23, 2017

Answer: Closing a facelift skin incision with too much tension creates wide scars with contour issues within the skin.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 23, 2017

Answer: Closing a facelift skin incision with too much tension creates wide scars with contour issues within the skin.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2017

Answer: Red incisions after facelift

March 30, 2017

Answer: Red incisions after facelift

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