The stitches behind my ears and down around my ear lobes are quite painful still (making it difficult to sleep) after getting a facelift (4 weeks ago). How do I tell if there is infection in the tissue surrounding the stitches and can you tell me what to put on the stitches. I have cleaned them every couple days with hydrogen peroxide and have put neosporin on them a few times. Thank you!
April 6, 2016
Answer: Stitches still palpable after 4 weeks post #facelift? Thank you for your questions.Most of us remove the black or blue stitches 7-10 days post facelift surgery. So if those are black or blue, I would visit your plastic surgeon.If they are more clear-looking, they might be the dissolving sutures that we put deeper; they are meant to dissolve over 6-12 weeks but often the body tries to push them out. In my practice, I would see my patient and pull and snip those ones. Otherwise, I recommend massaging the scars with vitamin E oil daily, which seems to stimulate the inner blood flow and help the dissolving stitches to dissolve faster.Hope this helps!
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April 6, 2016
Answer: Stitches still palpable after 4 weeks post #facelift? Thank you for your questions.Most of us remove the black or blue stitches 7-10 days post facelift surgery. So if those are black or blue, I would visit your plastic surgeon.If they are more clear-looking, they might be the dissolving sutures that we put deeper; they are meant to dissolve over 6-12 weeks but often the body tries to push them out. In my practice, I would see my patient and pull and snip those ones. Otherwise, I recommend massaging the scars with vitamin E oil daily, which seems to stimulate the inner blood flow and help the dissolving stitches to dissolve faster.Hope this helps!
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April 5, 2016
Answer: What can I do about painful stitches around the back of my ears after having a facelift 4 weeks ago? Dear janloumacMost of the time, at 4 weeks, its the scars that are bothersome and not sutures. In my experience using peroxide and neosporin at 4 week is not only not needed but also can lead to significant irritation. If you dont have open wounds, you can stop peroxide and neosporin and switch to a moisturizing cream or lotion. If you have open wounds, generally peroxide is irritating and delays wound healing. It seems like you would benefit from a visit to your surgeon to get some guidance for help with your healing. congrats on having the procedure!
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April 5, 2016
Answer: What can I do about painful stitches around the back of my ears after having a facelift 4 weeks ago? Dear janloumacMost of the time, at 4 weeks, its the scars that are bothersome and not sutures. In my experience using peroxide and neosporin at 4 week is not only not needed but also can lead to significant irritation. If you dont have open wounds, you can stop peroxide and neosporin and switch to a moisturizing cream or lotion. If you have open wounds, generally peroxide is irritating and delays wound healing. It seems like you would benefit from a visit to your surgeon to get some guidance for help with your healing. congrats on having the procedure!
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