Are my scars and ears normal after facelift? Do I need a revision? (photos)

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I’m 41 and had a facelift and smas necklift 10 months ago. I have quite bad scarring and my ears look a bit odd and also my jawline is quite slack. I have attached photos one month after facelift of my scars and also photos i’ve just taken now (10, nearly 11 months on) just to ask really if this is normal or do I need a revision. I only wanted a mini lift to tighten my jawline but was told I needed a full face and neck lift. My issue is my jawline looks no different and people comment on my scar

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

There are several issues with your scars and you will benefit greatly from having them revised by an expert in facelift surgery. One issue is a pixie ear, which is when the earlobe is pulled down. The scar behind your ear is in a very unusual place; it should be tucked behind the ear rather than obliquely across your neck.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

The incisions around the ear are poor especially the one behind the ear. Your earlobes are distorted. I can even tell that the stitching was sloppy.. much of this can be tidied up but you need to find the right surgeon with the proper plan to deal with these issues.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Reviewed your posted photos. Appears as you had a poorly done "mini" FL! Only revision by expert boarded Plastic Surgeon can help improve the issues presented. Fee $8,000. Best to virtual consult with...

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Facelift is one of the highest art forms in plastic surgery. While we don't see the entire result in the pictures, I think most experts would not feel that you had good work done from the photos. I'd suggest that you seek other in person expert opinions about the scars and your result.

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