It's now 11 months since I have had a neck lift, and both my temples (just above the ears) are puckered - where my PS sutured the skin. I'm wondering if anything can be done to remedy this situation so that it can even out flat. Currently, I have been letting my hair covered my ears, but I'd prefer to style my hair up as it give me a better profile. Please, could you let me know if these puckered skin could be rectified? Thank you!
November 4, 2013
Answer: Puckered skin after a neck lift It sounds like you had a face and neck lift not just a neck lift if the incision went up to the temple area. It would have been helpful to see some photos to identify what exactly is the issue. It could be skin pleating related to the skin re-draping at the original procedure, skin wrinkles, or a thickened scar. It's hard to know based upon your description alone. The treatment will be based upon the exact issue at hand. Unfortunately, at 11 months after surgery, to remedy this situation if it is actual skin pleating, you will likely need to undergo a revision procedure to correct this. I would discuss this with the original surgeon so an appropriate treatment plan can be formulated. Best of luck.
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November 4, 2013
Answer: Puckered skin after a neck lift It sounds like you had a face and neck lift not just a neck lift if the incision went up to the temple area. It would have been helpful to see some photos to identify what exactly is the issue. It could be skin pleating related to the skin re-draping at the original procedure, skin wrinkles, or a thickened scar. It's hard to know based upon your description alone. The treatment will be based upon the exact issue at hand. Unfortunately, at 11 months after surgery, to remedy this situation if it is actual skin pleating, you will likely need to undergo a revision procedure to correct this. I would discuss this with the original surgeon so an appropriate treatment plan can be formulated. Best of luck.
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November 4, 2013
Answer: Puckered skin at both temples following a neck lift, treatment. Puckered skin at both temples following a neck lift, treatment. This can be done two ways. 1. a wedge of skin can be removed along the temple hairline to remove the excess skin. 2. a small lift can be done to raise the excess skin in the scalp.
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November 4, 2013
Answer: Puckered skin at both temples following a neck lift, treatment. Puckered skin at both temples following a neck lift, treatment. This can be done two ways. 1. a wedge of skin can be removed along the temple hairline to remove the excess skin. 2. a small lift can be done to raise the excess skin in the scalp.
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