How To Dissolve Subcutaneous Suture Contactions 2 Months Post MACS Lift?

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – but based on your description you could try to improve the area by massaging the contracted dimples

Sutures or stitches with a facelift are both on the outside and under the skin. The deep stitches may either be permanent or dissolvable. Permanent stitches will never go away. Stitches that dissolve typically take several months to slowly go away. Gentle massage help soften some skin contraction, dimpling, pinching, or puckering.

However, you should speak with your facelift plastic surgeon. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can he/she help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

 

I agree wholeheartedly with the advice given already. Massage can help.  The most important thing is communication with your surgeon and following the recommendations they give you.  Best of luck.  Dr. Kerr

If these sutures are permanent they are not going to dissolve.  There are methods for dealing with this type of suture related dimples.  At 2 months this may be helped with nonsurgical methods.  Please let your surgeon know what is going on and be seen in follow up to discuss the issue.  They should have a plan to assist you.

With any technique, there can be potential dimpling of the skin from suturing. If this happens, massage can help, but a small (usually in-office) procedure called needle subcision might help. The dimpling can be replaced with a scar and create a dimple much like how a button on a couch cushion causes a dimple. The cutting edge of the end of a needle can cut the scar bands loose and allow the skin to move freely away from the underlying tissues.

You should definitely see your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Michael Kim, MD