It's been 8 months and I hate this white line in front of my ear. Will it ever fade away or am I stuck with this line?
Answer: White Scar after Face Lift Some patients tend to lose functional melanocytes (pigment producing cells) in and around scars. That is unfortunate because it can make an otherwise acceptable scar, unacceptable in appearance. The best options in my opinion are to either excise the scar while minimizing trauma to the skin - e.g. gentle handling of tissue, minimal use of cautery - or to use a fractionated laser to blend the scar by encouraging the migration of melanocytes into the area of hypopigmentation (white skin). I might start with the latter because there is no guarantee that the problem won't recur after surgery to revise the scar. Best wishes.
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Answer: White Scar after Face Lift Some patients tend to lose functional melanocytes (pigment producing cells) in and around scars. That is unfortunate because it can make an otherwise acceptable scar, unacceptable in appearance. The best options in my opinion are to either excise the scar while minimizing trauma to the skin - e.g. gentle handling of tissue, minimal use of cautery - or to use a fractionated laser to blend the scar by encouraging the migration of melanocytes into the area of hypopigmentation (white skin). I might start with the latter because there is no guarantee that the problem won't recur after surgery to revise the scar. Best wishes.
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Answer: Face lift scars Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. This is actually a very acceptable scar. It is thin and light. The problem is it does not blend well with the surrounding tissue. At 8 months out you probably are not going to see an improvement. You may consider a scar revision, but unfortunately the scar may look the same or could end up worse. I am sorry you are not happy with the scar, but my honest answer is not much can be done to improve it.
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Answer: Face lift scars Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. This is actually a very acceptable scar. It is thin and light. The problem is it does not blend well with the surrounding tissue. At 8 months out you probably are not going to see an improvement. You may consider a scar revision, but unfortunately the scar may look the same or could end up worse. I am sorry you are not happy with the scar, but my honest answer is not much can be done to improve it.
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October 12, 2017
Answer: Time to consider treatment Your scar is likely in its final state based upon color and time since surgery. Your surgeon should be familiar with this issue and should have options for you. Go to him/her prior to attempting any self-treatment or miracle cures offered by other practitioners. Best of luck.
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October 12, 2017
Answer: Time to consider treatment Your scar is likely in its final state based upon color and time since surgery. Your surgeon should be familiar with this issue and should have options for you. Go to him/her prior to attempting any self-treatment or miracle cures offered by other practitioners. Best of luck.
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October 12, 2017
Answer: How long will it take for Facelift Scars to fade? The incisions take about two months to heal and begin fading. It will take several months to get improvement. You can also fade them further with procedures such as microneedling. I hope this helps.
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October 12, 2017
Answer: How long will it take for Facelift Scars to fade? The incisions take about two months to heal and begin fading. It will take several months to get improvement. You can also fade them further with procedures such as microneedling. I hope this helps.
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October 12, 2017
Answer: Scar After Facelift Thank you for your question. If you are 8 months down the line the colouring is not likely to change. You could have scar revision, by excising the scar causing as little trauma as possible, making a new scar. Or medical tattooing is a good option where they can tattoo over the scar the same colour as your skin so blends better. Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve. All The Best
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October 12, 2017
Answer: Scar After Facelift Thank you for your question. If you are 8 months down the line the colouring is not likely to change. You could have scar revision, by excising the scar causing as little trauma as possible, making a new scar. Or medical tattooing is a good option where they can tattoo over the scar the same colour as your skin so blends better. Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve. All The Best
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