If facelift incisions are done properly and carefully, and not sutured under tension, will they be OK over time (years)? Or is it inevitable that they will stretch and widen regardless of technique? Thank you.
June 7, 2016
Answer: Facelift incisions Positioning the skin without tension combined with proper technique during incision closure will prevent stretching over time. Over course, there is a small percentage of patients who, either due to health conditions or family history, may not have ideal wound healing but this is independent of surgical technique. Be sure to ask for before and after photos from your surgeon during initial consultations to get an idea of how patients recover over time. Good luck!
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June 7, 2016
Answer: Facelift incisions Positioning the skin without tension combined with proper technique during incision closure will prevent stretching over time. Over course, there is a small percentage of patients who, either due to health conditions or family history, may not have ideal wound healing but this is independent of surgical technique. Be sure to ask for before and after photos from your surgeon during initial consultations to get an idea of how patients recover over time. Good luck!
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June 6, 2016
Answer: Widening of facelift scars As you have recognized the culprit in the widening of scars is tension. Incisions used for facelifts can be divided into above the ear or along the anterior hairline, in front of the ear, behind the ear, and along or in the posterior hairline. Of these the ones with the greatest potential for widening, are the anterior and posterior hairline incisions. The use of deep tissue suturing can be helpful in preventing excess tension , but is not foolproof. Regards, Dr. Kiener
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June 6, 2016
Answer: Widening of facelift scars As you have recognized the culprit in the widening of scars is tension. Incisions used for facelifts can be divided into above the ear or along the anterior hairline, in front of the ear, behind the ear, and along or in the posterior hairline. Of these the ones with the greatest potential for widening, are the anterior and posterior hairline incisions. The use of deep tissue suturing can be helpful in preventing excess tension , but is not foolproof. Regards, Dr. Kiener
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