I had a MACS Facelift done exactly a month ago. One side of my face seems to be healing well and the other seems like it may have not been stitched up properly. There are raised bumps and 2 tiny holes in my skin. Should I give it more time to heal or is this something I should worry about? How long does it usually take the scar to heal?
December 9, 2015
Answer: Facelift scars Thank you for your question. While scars will always be present, much can be done to make them as subtle as possible. Facelift incisions can be managed using a multimodal approach: 1) Scar massage - starting as soon as the surgical dressings come off and the incisions are sealed 2) Silicone sheets or scar gels for about six months to year 3) Fractionated lasers to help blend the scar into the background - done as a series, starting about 4 weeks after surgery and repeated every four weeks for six months. 4) Sunscreen to prevent the scars from darkeningYour incisions should be very subtle based on the placement of the incisions, but may need a full 6 months to 1 year or more to fade.
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December 9, 2015
Answer: Facelift scars Thank you for your question. While scars will always be present, much can be done to make them as subtle as possible. Facelift incisions can be managed using a multimodal approach: 1) Scar massage - starting as soon as the surgical dressings come off and the incisions are sealed 2) Silicone sheets or scar gels for about six months to year 3) Fractionated lasers to help blend the scar into the background - done as a series, starting about 4 weeks after surgery and repeated every four weeks for six months. 4) Sunscreen to prevent the scars from darkeningYour incisions should be very subtle based on the placement of the incisions, but may need a full 6 months to 1 year or more to fade.
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September 4, 2015
Answer: MACS Facelift Scar Healing Time Thank you for your question. Your scar will improve over time. You are early in your facelift recovery. Continue close follow up and advise of your 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: MACS Facelift Scar Healing Time Thank you for your question. Your scar will improve over time. You are early in your facelift recovery. Continue close follow up and advise of your surgeon. Your scar will change over time. Unfavoravable scars can be revised after a year. Best Wishes
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