30 days post op today. Slow healing, not a smoker! Did everything right then some. Ps not worried, but is there anything I can do to speed up the healing of left ear front? first pic is about 4 days ago. Does not hurt, ooze or burn. Still taking bromelain and vit c and now supplements. Am tired of hiding out. Scabs behind ears still too, left back better than right, but right front better than left. (scab wise) Thank you.Dr. said put nothing on it. I am putting Aquaphor on skin not incision
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Answer: Why is it taking so long to heal after facelift?
Naso-labial folds are not removed during a facelift but the fold can be improved. Trying to aggressively remove 100% of the naso-labial fold during a facelift would require substantial tension across the face and create a very pulled and distorted result; moreover, the result would not...
Thanks for the question. In the scalp area 2 cm incisions are made symmetrically on both sides, mid-face tissues are freed. Reaching the cheek oil and moved up and out as young ages. The mid-face area rejuvenates, the gutters on the rim disappear. I wish you all the best.
Any surgery after radiation is fraught with hazard. This does not eliminate you as a candidate but any surgeon should proceed with caution. More information is needed to discuss your particular case.
