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Great question, and I'm sorry for your circumstance. Hair loss in the area of incisions may or may not recover. If it is a more diffuse hair shedding, it could be stress/shock response of the hair follicles. This should recover in several months. Topical treatments, such as minoxidil or PRP, may help expedite the recovery. It may be wise to speak with a surgeon who is experienced in hair restoration. Best of luck!
Hair loss after surgery is quite common after surgery. Fortunately, it is usually temporary, and you may benefit from topical minoxidil. Best of luck!
Thanks for asking. The surrounding hair follicles may go into a shock and fall out or thin out. This is temporary and eventually will comeback to its pre-surgical state. You may want to explore supplements that can help with hair growth. Best of luck!
It can be common for some hair loss after a surgical procedure like a facelift. This should resolve over the next several weeks. If it persists, I recommend following up with a hair loss expert. I hope this helps.
Some hair loss is seen every now and then with the brow lift and facelift. It is usually temporary and due to either stress on the hair follicle or an actual injury to the hair follicle from the scalpel during the incision or when using electrocautery close to the skin. In cases where the hair follicles have been permanently injured, which is rare, there are options. Neograft hair transplant is the treatment of choice for our practice to provide hair to areas of hair loss or alopecia. I want to encourage you to be patient b/c hairs will go through cycles that consist of growth, rest, and death. They then repeat this cycle so you must be patient for weeks to months to see if the hairs will return to the growth phase
It is relatively common to temporarily loose a little hair after any surgery, especially a facelift. In almost all patients, it starts to grow again. It may take a number of months, so best option is to stay patient. Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon.James Bonaparte
Thank you for your question. A small amount of hair loss in the surgical area is normal after a face lift. This is often temporary and will resolve on its own in the next few months. Good Luck to you.
It’s not uncommon to experience areas of temporary hair loss in surgical areas. Sometimes the hair follicles enter into a state of shock that causes them to fall out. The medical term for this is telegen effluvium. This usually resolves on its own over a period of months. PRP and ACell injected into the area and PRP microneedling as well as Rogaine may help to stimulate growth faster, but given that it typically resolves on its own, you will need to weigh the expense of these treatments. In rare cases of permanent loss, hair restoration surgery can be used to transplant hair follicles into the area of alopecia. Hang in there!
Hello, This is most likely temporary and should resolve over the next several months. However, I recommend getting an evaluation with a hair loss expert who can go over your condition and recommend treatment options for hair regrowth.Sincerely, Philip J. Miller, MD, FACSDouble Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Thank you for the question. Most of the time, hair loss after facial surgeries is related to a "shock" to the hair follicles in the form of temporary compromise of the nerves and blood vessels that supply them. In most patients, this resolves over time (months). However, in areas of high tension (meaning the skin closure is very tight), the follicles can be permanently damaged. Please check in with your surgeon. If it seems like things are not improving, you may need to see a hair replacement specialist. Best of luck moving forward!
The extent of the facelift operation is tailored to each patient's needs and can range from: A mini lift: a small skin excision from in-front of the ear that tightens the skin along the jaw line in younger patients, to A lower face and neck lift: an extension of the mini lift that bring...
A vertical lift would be an incomplete and unsatisfactory procedure. You cannot trim excess skin, and the SMAS is left in place, which means it will be pulling downward on the uplifted skin. Don’t try to figure out on your own what can be done to correct the sagging and drooping you’re seei...
Thanks for your question, its always difficult to know what is best, but you have great photos for this. Personally, i tend to like chin implants as they are easy, quick, effective and easy to remove if need be. also, you can shape them as needed by the patient. James Bonaparte
Thank you for your question. It is certainly normal to have some itching around the ears and earlobes as you heal from your facelift surgery. I am somewhat concerned that it is starting now, 18 months out. I would discuss this with your surgeon, and have an in-person evaluation. The bump...
Hello. Your question is a common one. The most important concept when it comes to scabs is to leave the scab alone. Do not pick at it, feel it, or do anything to it that has not been ordered by your doctor. That being said, scabs can have different colors, especially if they get wet or are...
The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable...
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