How short can I cut hair after facelift?

October 28, 2016
Asked By:lpranger467 in New York, NY

Concerned about scars showing after facelift, mainly the ones behind ears. How ,uch can I actually expect them to fade ? I'm thinking I may eventually go bald and wanted the option to shave my head but not if I have 2 lines that are going to be visible. Would the scars be hidden at a "buzz cut" length or would they still be visible ? Thanks

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November 4, 2016

Answer: Depends

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