How do I deal with an ingrown hair at the incision site after hairline lowering (similar to facelift)? (photos)

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Hello, I received a hairline lowering (similar to facelift) about 6 weeks ago. My scar is red, and I assume it is because I have more blood; I bruised easily the week after the procedure. I noticed that on my right temple, there is a hard bump on the incision, making it more red and sensitive to the touch. I looked at it closely, and I think it might be an ingrown hair. How do I deal with this without causing a bigger scar and getting it infected? Thank you guys for your help!

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Hi.  The best thing to do is not to try to fix it yourself.  Go back and see your operating surgeon, who can make an accurate diagnosis - ingrown hair, suture granuloma, or scar tissue - as it's hard to tell in the photo.  All the best,

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Answer

Its always difficult to know what is causing the pain after a forehead lowering procedure. In fact, in any scar along or within the hairline can be difficult. However, there are more possibilities than an ingrown hair. We often use deep absorb-able sutures and some people can get a "stitch granuloma" or irritation around one of these. The best choice, is to see your surgeon. The odds are this will go away, but rarely it needs treatment.

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