I am now four months post op and my wounds each side will not heal. They are painful weeping and I have Ben applying anti biotic cream for weeks now. I cannot sleep on the sides of my face. Is there anything I can do.
Answer: Non-healing facelift incision Thank you for the photo and your question. In most of these cases, the issue is a "foreign body reaction" that is keeping the incision open. Most often, this is a remnant of a suture. Occasionally it is an ingrown hair. Please visit with your surgeon to have a closer look. Also, as a side note, topical antibiotic ointments can prevent wound healing with prolonged or aggressive application. Please avoid this. Rather, chose a gentle moisturizer or Aquaphor. Take care!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Non-healing facelift incision Thank you for the photo and your question. In most of these cases, the issue is a "foreign body reaction" that is keeping the incision open. Most often, this is a remnant of a suture. Occasionally it is an ingrown hair. Please visit with your surgeon to have a closer look. Also, as a side note, topical antibiotic ointments can prevent wound healing with prolonged or aggressive application. Please avoid this. Rather, chose a gentle moisturizer or Aquaphor. Take care!
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February 25, 2022
Answer: The most common reason these won’t heal is excoriation. First determine with your surgeon if there is a suture present. Generally sutures do not cause these. You may not be aware that you are causing any trauma to this site. However any manipulation of this delicate tissue can delay healing. Try to make a pact with yourself that no matter what, you will not manipulate the area. Keeping it hydrated with Vaseline is also helpful. If you can’t do this on your own, there is a medication dermatologists prescribe folks who have a tendency to breakdown skin by self-scratching that can be helpful.
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Answer: The most common reason these won’t heal is excoriation. First determine with your surgeon if there is a suture present. Generally sutures do not cause these. You may not be aware that you are causing any trauma to this site. However any manipulation of this delicate tissue can delay healing. Try to make a pact with yourself that no matter what, you will not manipulate the area. Keeping it hydrated with Vaseline is also helpful. If you can’t do this on your own, there is a medication dermatologists prescribe folks who have a tendency to breakdown skin by self-scratching that can be helpful.
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April 22, 2018
Answer: Do you smoke? First off, are you smoking? If not, you likely have something in the wound preventing it from healing. Has one of the deep sutures become exposed? If so, you should see your doctor about getting it removed.
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Answer: Do you smoke? First off, are you smoking? If not, you likely have something in the wound preventing it from healing. Has one of the deep sutures become exposed? If so, you should see your doctor about getting it removed.
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April 22, 2018
Answer: Wound still open 4 months after facelift The most likely explanation is a suture that has become exposed with colonization with bacteria. The wound needs to be explored and the suture or other foreign material removed.
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Answer: Wound still open 4 months after facelift The most likely explanation is a suture that has become exposed with colonization with bacteria. The wound needs to be explored and the suture or other foreign material removed.
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