How long will it take for the scabbing behind my ears to go? I'm 28 days post op lower face lift/neck lift.

kittarwen
New Orleans, LA
3 years ago

28 days po lower face/neck lift healing slow lots of bruising and swelling. Seeing ps reg. Presurg, wash hair every 3rd day, do not have oily hair . Stopped using the Johnson's bs -it was irritating scalp (not incisions). Using Aveeno bs . Is it best to wash my hair every day to rid of scabs behind my ears or let them alone. Was using neospor, burned and irritated the incisions, so I stopped . Ps said ok to leave dry. Slow to heal/fall off but they do not hurt. Anything else I should be doing?

Doctor Answers 5

October 2nd, 2014

Allow the surgical wounds to heal

Allow the surgical wounds to heal. A scab should not be picked off. Moisture is your friend. We recommend that if a patient has a scab, that they clean it with soap and water well, then apply vaseline or a simple ointment to keep the area protected and moist.

Learn more: http://www.torontosurgery.ca/Toronto-Facelift-Cosmetic.html

October 10th, 2014

Scabs

this can take a while, this is the area with the highest tension and the least blood supply after a face lift. It wil heal with time.

August 17th, 2014

Caring for scabs after face lift

Every plastic surgeon does things differently.

However research shows that wounds heal faster if they are kept slightly moist.
Ask your surgeon if you can wash gently behind both ears - no soap - 2 x day and then apply a light coating of Aquaphor (a water based ointment similar to Vaseline.)

This allows scabs that are healed to separate and hastens the healing of those that are still healing. Best wishes.

August 2nd, 2014

Rate of healing varies between patients

Everyone heals at a different rate. The scabs behind the ears eventually resolve all by themselves. See your doctor weekly for check-ups.

Good luck.

Learn more: http://www.robertfreundmd.com/facial-cosmetic-surgery/full-facelift

July 29th, 2014