Mini facelift 7 weeks ago, now have wide red lumpy scars. Any suggestions? (photos)

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.

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.

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.

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.

You state that you had a "mini" facelift, but you have scars for a full facelift. Scars are red and raised if the incision is closed under tension. The tightening of the tissues needs to be dine under the skin, and the skin just needs to be re-draped and closed without tension. At this point you are doing the right things. If they are itchy and sore, talk to your plastic surgeon. He/she might treated with a dilute steroid injection to minimize your symptoms. Too much steroids, will weaken and widen the scars. Time will improve most scars, be patient.