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Cute6904Mar 26, 2024

I had facelift with pixie ear correction and otoplasty setback and ended up with open wounds that comes open every once in while especially incisions behind my ears and this disfiguring scarring makes my stomach sick! What happened and what do i do lip lift as well

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Anil R. Shah, MD

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Hello Plucky6208, I'm sorry to hear of your experience. Wound healing issues are a risk of facelift surgery. To help reduce the risk of secondary necrosis or other wound issues during facelift revision, you will want to ensure that the blood supply to that area of skin is maximized after surgery...

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Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

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Hello, When considering facelift surgery, it's generally advisable to wait a minimum of six months, and sometimes up to a year. This waiting period allows your body to stabilize and rebuild skin laxity. It's important to consult with an experienced facial surgeon who can assess the current...

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