Why Won't Brow Lift Incision Completely Heal?

Hi psd,

Thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you seem still very early after the brow lift procedure and the incision should continue to improve over time. Periodically, in-grown hairs or internal sutures will create pimples or dimples along the incision. Your plastic surgeon may simply remove these in the office with a small needle. Lastly, infection could occur at anytime and should be closely monitored by your specialist.

I recommend plain petrolatum jelly, as it has been shown to be as effective for wound healing without potential contact allergy or secondary infections as compared to other topical ointments.

Speak with your plastic surgeon. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can he/she help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki
 

What it appears you are experiencing is very typical for many hairline browlifts. You did not tell us how long ago the surgery was done but I suspect it is only 6 to 8 weeks after the procedure if that. The open areas are likely spitting dermal sutures which commonly react this way. Your surgeon can selectively remove them as they get close to the skin surface and 'bubble' up. This is not a healing problem but a common suture reaction issue. The yellowish fluid is common with spitting sutures and is the result of the body's reaction to them. Stop the Mederma as it is not helping and should only be used on a completely healed and closed incision/scar.