Mini Lifts for African American Women with Darker Skin Tones, Chances of Keloid Scar?

is a very good and important question, thank you for your inquiry.

The face typically heals much better than the front of the neck and certainly much better than other areas of the body. That being said concerns over visible incisions or hypertrophic scarring in any person of color is always there. In fact, the less frequent, even a Caucasian person can suffer from visible scars. I find that in African-American and Asian women the volume and bone structure of the face is such that traditional facelifts or mini facelifts our little bit underwhelming or not that impressive with the results. In select patients I prefer to use subdermal laser assisted liposuction technology to tighten the jawline and neck using three small holes less than 3 mm in size. One behind each ear and one under the chin.  This limits any issues with incision not healing well and also limits the patient's overall risk and downtime.

all that being said some African-American women have skin types, facial fat content, in bone structure that make them great candidates for an incision technique facelift. You should simply get several consults before moving forward with any procedures. I'll attach more information about a less invasive way for you to enhance your jawline and neck.

Chase Lay, MD

Would really need an examinaiton to see if you are a candidate for either liposuction of the neck or a submental incison with platysmal band plication and wide undermining of the skin.