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?
Answer: MACS Facelift Scar Healing Time The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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Answer: MACS Facelift Scar Healing Time The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.
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Answer: HIDEF protocol for hypertrophic and keloid scars Hidef protocols can help with keloid and hypertrophic scars on the face and body. Surgery is often not needed if lasers are introduced. In our office, we combine treatments starting with topical pre-conditioning of the scars with Plato's Scar Serum for hypertrophy and Melarase PM for pigmentation. Fractional RF, laser, and micro fractional RF can help limit scar growth. Kenalog IIT can also help reduce scar thickness. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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Answer: HIDEF protocol for hypertrophic and keloid scars Hidef protocols can help with keloid and hypertrophic scars on the face and body. Surgery is often not needed if lasers are introduced. In our office, we combine treatments starting with topical pre-conditioning of the scars with Plato's Scar Serum for hypertrophy and Melarase PM for pigmentation. Fractional RF, laser, and micro fractional RF can help limit scar growth. Kenalog IIT can also help reduce scar thickness. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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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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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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April 6, 2015
Answer: Facelift scar healing time Two sides of operation rarely heal at exactly the same rate. It is quite normal for your scar to be a little red after one month and, particularly in the horizontal limb, there can often be some stabbing over earlier. This is because, if performed correctly, several hair follicles are included within the scar. These new hairs will grow out through the scar, eventually disguising it, but it can result in some irritation early on, which you seem to be experiencing.
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April 6, 2015
Answer: Facelift scar healing time Two sides of operation rarely heal at exactly the same rate. It is quite normal for your scar to be a little red after one month and, particularly in the horizontal limb, there can often be some stabbing over earlier. This is because, if performed correctly, several hair follicles are included within the scar. These new hairs will grow out through the scar, eventually disguising it, but it can result in some irritation early on, which you seem to be experiencing.
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