5 weeks post surgery. I have a bump of skin on the back of my right lobe and bumps of skin in front of the left lobe. My surgeon has me massage Avene Cicalfate on my scars but prescribed Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream, USP 0.025% for the bumps on my left lobe. I have been using that twice a day for over two weeks with no improvement. I have read conflicting views on this site re laser/injections/silicone sheets/massage/ etc. How can I help scars look less obvious short and long term?
September 9, 2015
Answer: Be patient! The recovery process after a facelift is always an anxious time for patients so you are not alone! Don't worry, most recoveries take several months for swelling and incisions to fully heal and subside. Your doctor was right to recommend lotion such as Avene Cicalfate but he should continue to meet with you to ensure that you are healing correctly.
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September 9, 2015
Answer: Be patient! The recovery process after a facelift is always an anxious time for patients so you are not alone! Don't worry, most recoveries take several months for swelling and incisions to fully heal and subside. Your doctor was right to recommend lotion such as Avene Cicalfate but he should continue to meet with you to ensure that you are healing correctly.
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September 4, 2015
Answer: 5 weeks post surgery, should I be worried about the way my facelift scars are healing Thank you for your question. Your scar is thicken but your early in the recovery of a face lift. Continue close follow up and advise of ypur surgeon. Your scar will change over time. Unfavoravable scars can be revised after a year. Best Wishes.
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September 4, 2015
Answer: 5 weeks post surgery, should I be worried about the way my facelift scars are healing Thank you for your question. Your scar is thicken but your early in the recovery of a face lift. Continue close follow up and advise of ypur surgeon. Your scar will change over time. Unfavoravable scars can be revised after a year. Best Wishes.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Scars after a facelift If the scar is red and flat, this should resolve over time. It is important to avoid the sun and apply sunscreen. You may also benefit from using a scar gel containing silicone. There are several products that combine a sunscreen with the silicone. There are lasers to reduce the redness, but time will also help as those scars mature. Steroids are good with hypertrophic scars and I recommend you address that question with your surgeon. It is difficult to determine from your photos whether you need a steroid injection without an in office exam. Good luck to you.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Scars after a facelift If the scar is red and flat, this should resolve over time. It is important to avoid the sun and apply sunscreen. You may also benefit from using a scar gel containing silicone. There are several products that combine a sunscreen with the silicone. There are lasers to reduce the redness, but time will also help as those scars mature. Steroids are good with hypertrophic scars and I recommend you address that question with your surgeon. It is difficult to determine from your photos whether you need a steroid injection without an in office exam. Good luck to you.
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