My doctor forgot to cover the stitches under my chin with tape following a face lift. Three days post op we discovered they split open and the area was restitched. It is now a month later, and the area looks like it is going to scar. Can this be repaired? Is it too soon to tell the final result?
Answer: Chin Scar Despite the opening, your scar should heal well and not be visible with time. Scar management with silicone will accelerate the improvement.
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Answer: Chin Scar Despite the opening, your scar should heal well and not be visible with time. Scar management with silicone will accelerate the improvement.
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March 24, 2015
Answer: Raised Scar Thank you for your question. I would wait at least one year to see how this scar will mature and change. I am hopeful that after this time the incision will be less noticeable. Yes, a scar can be revised with a small procedure/surgery, and also a small injection of Kenalog can help if the scar is raised. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon, as well.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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March 24, 2015
Answer: Raised Scar Thank you for your question. I would wait at least one year to see how this scar will mature and change. I am hopeful that after this time the incision will be less noticeable. Yes, a scar can be revised with a small procedure/surgery, and also a small injection of Kenalog can help if the scar is raised. Be sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon, as well.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Chin stitches opened after facelift. Will it scar badly? Thankfully, this occurs rarely. In most cases, the incision will heal very nicely with minimal difference between the area that popped open and the remainder of the incision. Laser resurfacing can be helpful as early as 6 weeks post-surgery. I typically delay a scar revision for a full 12 months as your scar will continue to improve for the first year. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Chin stitches opened after facelift. Will it scar badly? Thankfully, this occurs rarely. In most cases, the incision will heal very nicely with minimal difference between the area that popped open and the remainder of the incision. Laser resurfacing can be helpful as early as 6 weeks post-surgery. I typically delay a scar revision for a full 12 months as your scar will continue to improve for the first year. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Incision under the chin Dear Wondkeringgirl, it is very unlikely that this incision would cause trouble for you in the future. Given enough time, the incisions under the chin heal to the point of being virtually unnoticeable. However, often times it takes longer for this incision to heal when compared to the rest of the facelift incisions. Regardless of weather it was restiched or heal without trouble, some patients will find incisions in front of the ears already healed well and the chin incision still looking a little red and a bit more noticeable. No need to worry. It should look good with time.Best wishes!Dr. Konstantin
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Incision under the chin Dear Wondkeringgirl, it is very unlikely that this incision would cause trouble for you in the future. Given enough time, the incisions under the chin heal to the point of being virtually unnoticeable. However, often times it takes longer for this incision to heal when compared to the rest of the facelift incisions. Regardless of weather it was restiched or heal without trouble, some patients will find incisions in front of the ears already healed well and the chin incision still looking a little red and a bit more noticeable. No need to worry. It should look good with time.Best wishes!Dr. Konstantin
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Management of a one separation after facelift. In my opinion the incision should be re-suture which should have no effect on the long-term outcome. If allowed to heal by itself it may look fine but it's more likely to require a scar revision in the future.
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March 16, 2015
Answer: Management of a one separation after facelift. In my opinion the incision should be re-suture which should have no effect on the long-term outcome. If allowed to heal by itself it may look fine but it's more likely to require a scar revision in the future.
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