Does scar tissue develop under the skin after face lift surgery? If so, where, and will it eventually soften? Thank you.

Any time we make an incision or develop a surgical plane of dissection scar tissue will form.  A facelift is no different, however, the scar that forms under the skin is very soft and pliable.  The only person who will ever notice it is the plastic surgeon who does the second facelift.Of course there are some incisions through the skin behind the ear and such that can be noticed, but we try to hide those using strategic surgical planning.Hope this answers your question.

Yes, scar tissue will for after facelift. Whenever I perform a secondary or revision facelift, I encountered a thin sheet of scar under the skin. This normal aspect of healing is not concerning and represents the remnant signs of the body's recovery after the lift. initial firmness routinely softens leaving these areas normal appearing with a natural feel after about 6 months.

All surgery produces scars, and facelifts are no exception.  The scars are where the facelift skin flap has healed to the underlying facial structures.  The scars help support the final result.  All scars go through different phases where they may feel firm and tight, but time and patience, usually 4-6 months will see the scars soften as they mature.