I have been using kelo-cote and scar away and Vaseline and things are itchy sore and I am concerned I will have to have scar revision. Do not want anyone cutting on me again. Are these scars normal at 7 weeks...I have tried to everything I have been instructed to do.
Answer: Mini facelift 7 weeks ago, now have wide red lumpy scars. Any suggestions? The incisional scars (especially the ones behind the ears) appear to be slightly more red and wide than what is expected 7-8 weeks after the surgery. There are many reasons for this, such as too much tension on the closure, reaction to topical ointments, etc.Nevertheless some non-surgical treatments can be presented, but the best treatment options are best recommended after an in-office examination. Redness in scars can SOMETIMES be improved with KTP / Vbeam laser treatments. Other treatments include silastic sheeting over the scars. Typically with time the redness will fade all on its own.More information about facelift incisions can be found on the attached link.I hope this helps.
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Answer: Mini facelift 7 weeks ago, now have wide red lumpy scars. Any suggestions? The incisional scars (especially the ones behind the ears) appear to be slightly more red and wide than what is expected 7-8 weeks after the surgery. There are many reasons for this, such as too much tension on the closure, reaction to topical ointments, etc.Nevertheless some non-surgical treatments can be presented, but the best treatment options are best recommended after an in-office examination. Redness in scars can SOMETIMES be improved with KTP / Vbeam laser treatments. Other treatments include silastic sheeting over the scars. Typically with time the redness will fade all on its own.More information about facelift incisions can be found on the attached link.I hope this helps.
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Answer: Mini facelift 7 weeks ago, now have wide red lumpy scars. Any suggestions? Facelifts can not be judged by the quality of the scar. It is best judged by the quality of the neck and the jowls. Scar quality has many many factors, we must review all of these factors in order to assess your situation at the present time. Generally speaking- time , massage and certain topicals can be used.
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Answer: Mini facelift 7 weeks ago, now have wide red lumpy scars. Any suggestions? Facelifts can not be judged by the quality of the scar. It is best judged by the quality of the neck and the jowls. Scar quality has many many factors, we must review all of these factors in order to assess your situation at the present time. Generally speaking- time , massage and certain topicals can be used.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Tension on the skin during closure of the facelift can lead to significant scarring. There appears to be some tension on the skin. Scar creams do not work. The best you can do is protect the scars from trauma and keep them moisturized. If there are not nearly invisible at the end of healing a scar revision may be in order.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Tension on the skin during closure of the facelift can lead to significant scarring. There appears to be some tension on the skin. Scar creams do not work. The best you can do is protect the scars from trauma and keep them moisturized. If there are not nearly invisible at the end of healing a scar revision may be in order.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: 7 weeks post facelift Your scars, particularly the ones behind your ears, suggest you have had a full rather than mini facelift. You should review your clinical course and concerns with your surgeon. They know what they did at the time of surgery and will want to help your scars become soft, flesh colored and flat as quickly as possible. Sometimes this is achieved with scar cream alone, sometimes steroid injections at the right time, sometimes laser can be helpful.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: 7 weeks post facelift Your scars, particularly the ones behind your ears, suggest you have had a full rather than mini facelift. You should review your clinical course and concerns with your surgeon. They know what they did at the time of surgery and will want to help your scars become soft, flesh colored and flat as quickly as possible. Sometimes this is achieved with scar cream alone, sometimes steroid injections at the right time, sometimes laser can be helpful.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Mini facelift 7 weeks ago, now have wide red lumpy scars. Any suggestions? Dear dincy53At 7 weeks, with these scars, you have an inflammatory process. This could be early hypertrophic scarring. I find injecting these scars with a dilute steroid solution can alleviate the itchiness and often helps the redness go away faster. This is often weighted against the risk of your scars stretching out. You should go back to your surgeon and discuss your options. Looking at your previous picks, your surgeon might have used vicryl sutures in a buried position. These sutures can cause an inflammatory response as they dissolve.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Mini facelift 7 weeks ago, now have wide red lumpy scars. Any suggestions? Dear dincy53At 7 weeks, with these scars, you have an inflammatory process. This could be early hypertrophic scarring. I find injecting these scars with a dilute steroid solution can alleviate the itchiness and often helps the redness go away faster. This is often weighted against the risk of your scars stretching out. You should go back to your surgeon and discuss your options. Looking at your previous picks, your surgeon might have used vicryl sutures in a buried position. These sutures can cause an inflammatory response as they dissolve.
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