What is more commonly done (for a less noticeable scar) and why? (I would assume behind the tragus, but I just saw a video saying that could cause a blunted tragus...)
January 15, 2019
Answer: There are different philosophies Most surgeons (myself included) I think go behind the tragus because it can be truly hidden...however, it can blunt the tragus if you don't thin the skin over the tragus and don't try to reform the depression in front of the tragus. Long term a pre-tragal incision heals great as long as the skin is closed carefully, just most patients won't tolerate a visible incision there for 2-3 months until it fades.
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January 15, 2019
Answer: There are different philosophies Most surgeons (myself included) I think go behind the tragus because it can be truly hidden...however, it can blunt the tragus if you don't thin the skin over the tragus and don't try to reform the depression in front of the tragus. Long term a pre-tragal incision heals great as long as the skin is closed carefully, just most patients won't tolerate a visible incision there for 2-3 months until it fades.
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January 6, 2019
Answer: Should a facelift incision be in front of or behind the tragus? Hello. Thank you for your question. The ideal placement of facelift incisions, behind the tragus (post-tragal) or in front of the tragus (pre-tragal), depends on surgeon preference. There is not a right or wrong answer to this question, and a skilled surgeon will get a good result with either technique. The advantage of a post-tragal incision is that it hides the scar better, but it can lead to some potential blunting of the tragus, and in men it can pull facial hair up onto the tragus. Blunting of the tragus can usually be avoided by thinning the skin flap over the tragus when closing the incision, and by avoiding tension on the tragus with the closure. I personally prefer a post-tragal incision in all women and a pre-tragal incision in all men. I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, or Plastic Surgeon, with extensive experience and expertise in facial rejuvenation and allow them to assess your individual anatomy, concerns and goals, in order to determine the best treatment plan for you. I wish you the best in achieving your aesthetic goals.
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January 6, 2019
Answer: Should a facelift incision be in front of or behind the tragus? Hello. Thank you for your question. The ideal placement of facelift incisions, behind the tragus (post-tragal) or in front of the tragus (pre-tragal), depends on surgeon preference. There is not a right or wrong answer to this question, and a skilled surgeon will get a good result with either technique. The advantage of a post-tragal incision is that it hides the scar better, but it can lead to some potential blunting of the tragus, and in men it can pull facial hair up onto the tragus. Blunting of the tragus can usually be avoided by thinning the skin flap over the tragus when closing the incision, and by avoiding tension on the tragus with the closure. I personally prefer a post-tragal incision in all women and a pre-tragal incision in all men. I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, or Plastic Surgeon, with extensive experience and expertise in facial rejuvenation and allow them to assess your individual anatomy, concerns and goals, in order to determine the best treatment plan for you. I wish you the best in achieving your aesthetic goals.
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