I am due to have the remaining 1/3 of my staples from behind my ears removed in 5 days. I will be 1 mon. post op Facelit. I've had great results and am ahead of schedule in my healing. The Dr. said I have a thickened scab on the incision line under a staple. He just suggested I shampoo the area a bit more vigorously. Could this scab delay the removal of that staple or two? I am finding the staples to be increasingly irritating making back sleeping EVEN more difficult! Thank you
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Christopher Kelly, MD (license relinquished) says:
Although somewhat unpredictable in its permanence, fat transfer to your cheeks and N/L folds could give you the permanence you seek. Make sure you seek out a surgeon who does this regularly. Fillers provide a temporary fix. Mid-face lifts often have disappointing results.
Hello sminky,These questions are best directed to your personal surgeon. He or she should be happy to answer this for you. In my case, however, I let patients start with gentle exercise at 2 weeks and then there are pretty much no restrictions after 3 weeks.Michael M. Kim, MD
I have written a book that defines and explains beauty of the face and body. It's absolutely possible and aesthetically advantageous to change facial shape. The ideal facial shape for women is heart-shaped with full cheeks anteriorly (in the front). As the face ages and...
