Do my Minilift Scars Look As if They Are Progressing Well? (photo)

I understand, and can see your concern regarding your facelift incisions.  Yes, it is early in the recovery period and the redness should fade somewhat over time.  Certain products can help to reduce the redness, such as application of OTC hydrocortisone cream.  What cannot be corrected is the positioning and placement of your incisions.  Due to the location of the incisions, anterior to the hairline, they will always be noticeable to a certain extent.  The modern facelift approach uses incisions which are specifically placed to camouflage resultant incisional scars while also preserving the sideburn.  Your scars should not have "tracks" on them.  This usually results from an incision which is closed under tension at the skin level.  Facelift incisions are delicate incisions which should be closed without significant tension on the incision lines to prevent widening and resulting "tracks" on the scars.  If you are not happy with your current treatment I suggest you followup with a board certified plastic of facial plastic surgeon with vast experience in facelift surgery.  Good Luck! 

   These facelift scars are early and will likely fade over a year's time but the track marks will remain.  There are many benefits to never making the scar into the anterior or posterior hairline and never altering the sideburn.  Kenneth Hughes, MD HughesPlasticSurgery Los Angeles, CA

Unfortunately, these scars have  a high likelihood of requiring revision. The width of he suture/staple tracks is rather wider than one would hope in such a procedure. However, it would be best to wait a few months before a final decision is made.