I am still swollen and tight in front of my ears and neck since having neck lipo and a mini facelift 11 weeks ago. I wondered when the swelling finally dissipates will the cheek/ ear area tighten and retract or will it relax. In other words what happens to the tissue after the swelling leaves?
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Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Do not pick at your scabs. You run the risk of infection and scarring issues. Ask your surgeon to evaluate your incisions and help you with wound care.
Short incision facelift can occasionally create skin folds that are located either under or behind the ear. In most situations these folds smooth out with time. Gentle massage and warm compresses can help to speed up the process. If the folds don't disappear within 6 month a...