What is normal scarring in front and behind you ear after a mini facelift?

Generally a mini or upper facelift requires an incision in front of the ear possible extending a bit behind the ear.  It should be closed with no tension and should yield a scar that is almost invisible.

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.

You should create an open discussion with your surgeon about all possible outcomes of the procedure, including scarring. If you’re concerned about any specific scars, your surgeon should be able to address your questions. Scars are typically normal within the first year after a mini facelift, and it takes about 1-2 years for scars to mature.

Thank you for the question. As others have said, there is some variability in healing.  This is related to patient factors (skin thickness, pigmentation, history of keloids, etc.) and also the surgical technique (tension on the wound, direction of the lift, placement of the sutures).  In the great majority of cases, the incisions heal well and are nearly imperceptible after 6 months. In order to help with this, I plan all my incisions in natural creases or in the hairline.  In the rare event that an incision becomes thick or spread, revision is typically straightforward and can be done in the office. Best of luck moving forward!#San Francisco Facelift

The scars in front of the ear usually heal nicely.  Behind the ear will sometimes be a little irregular and bumpy.  With massage this may help to flatten it out.  Some patients will also develop a hypertrophic scar behind the ear, or at the ear lobe.  This will be a raised red firm scar.  There are medicines that can be injected to help soften this type of scar, which can develop at anytime from 2 -12 months after the surgery.  There are also lasers which can help improve the scars.  If you have any issues with your scar, just ask your surgeon as there are things that they can do to help.