Is there any hope for my ears after facelift surgery? (Photo)

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It has been 7 months since I had facelift surgery and the tragus on my ears still look weird. Is there any hope they will improve? My surgeon brushed off my concerns.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello,

I’m sorry to learn about your experience. I recommend waiting at least one year post-procedure before considering any revisions. In the interim, a combination of CO2 laser treatment may be beneficial for addressing scarring, along with a Kenalog (triamcinolone) injection to reduce scar tissue and minimize swelling. After the one-year mark, you can revisit the matter with your surgeon for further evaluation.

Daniel A. Barker, MD · Answer

i assume they brushed it off because they think that it will get better. you could consider getting an IPL or similar to help with the redness. At 7 months some scars will still be a little red. They should continue to fade. Try a couple of sessions of IPL or BBL and give it up to a full year.

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

It takes up to a year to heal following surgery. There will be minor changes over the next several months. The tragus will not change significantly but will get better over this time.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

The tragus can be slightly blunted due to tissue thickness placed on top of it, skin design and tissue tightness when closing the incision.  It may be possible to do a revision of the area under local anesthesia to better define your tragus,  See if your plastic surgeon would consider this.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your tragus is mildly deformed. I don’t think bad enough to get a revision but if you really wanted I’m sure you could find  a surgeon to do it

Is there any hope for my ears after facelift surgery? (Photo)

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Answer: Minor revision under local anesthesia may be possible.

Answer: Minor revision under local anesthesia may be possible.

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