Dr. 2x board cert ; 5 star reviews.1. Right lobe has extra tissue. Both lobes look a little "pulled" and have a concave area between scar and the ear lobe. 2. Scaring is very raised; reddish. Can this be fixed without surgery? Micro needling? 4. 3x exams since surgery and he has acknowledged the "pillow" as he calls it, in front of my ear. He has stated he would fix it at no charge. 5. Did 20 HBOT, numbness resolved, scarring remains. Current itching at the incisions. 6. Advice on how to find a revision surgeon?
August 1, 2018
Answer: Follow with your surgeon Your scars will improve with Kenalog injection. Once flattened, you can try microneedling. If not flat, then a scar revision. It's best to follow with your surgeon for these adjustments to your surgery. Scarring is often dependent on individual healing and not necessarily on the surgeon's technique.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Follow with your surgeon Your scars will improve with Kenalog injection. Once flattened, you can try microneedling. If not flat, then a scar revision. It's best to follow with your surgeon for these adjustments to your surgery. Scarring is often dependent on individual healing and not necessarily on the surgeon's technique.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Facelift healing issues... Hi Mikkivee,Sorry to hear of your frustrations. Looks like you've had some difficulty healing after the procedure.For the 'pulled' aspect of the earlobes, this will unlikely improve with any other treatment than revision. But the raised scarring can oftentimes be improved with steroid injection and massage. Microneedling and PRP may help as well.Not entirely clear why you went for hyperbaric oxygen treatments (numbness is normal after this procedure and usually resolves within a few months; did you have breakdown of skin around the incisions?), but I would wait at least an entire year before considering a revision procedure.Best wishes on your continued healing,Dr. Jay
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Facelift healing issues... Hi Mikkivee,Sorry to hear of your frustrations. Looks like you've had some difficulty healing after the procedure.For the 'pulled' aspect of the earlobes, this will unlikely improve with any other treatment than revision. But the raised scarring can oftentimes be improved with steroid injection and massage. Microneedling and PRP may help as well.Not entirely clear why you went for hyperbaric oxygen treatments (numbness is normal after this procedure and usually resolves within a few months; did you have breakdown of skin around the incisions?), but I would wait at least an entire year before considering a revision procedure.Best wishes on your continued healing,Dr. Jay
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