Post Op Face Lift Scars?

Anyone? This is a genuine request.

A link to another web site would do. There must be somewhere to find out.

As I have said in my other posts, some people do scar easily. We are all different. Some have only injections as kids on their arms, yet form large keloids which have to be removed surgically.


If you do not scar easily, the scar will be invisible, not raised, not even seen unless someone knows you've had surgery and peers very closely at the known site. At a glance there should be no visible scar. If you do not scar easily.


How do you tell if you scar easily. Well look at your bcg , childhood innoculation sites. Did they leave visible scars? Or at knee cap areas, when you fell as a child, did the wounds leave unsighlty scars that are raised?

Thanks, my bcg scar is minimal. I've had the scars revised just a few days ago now and they already look better as the surgeon used sub-cu stitches. I have my next review in two months. I understand the need for patient confidentiality but a close up scar photo wouldn't reveal anyone’s identity, would it? I felt sure their would be a website for this, if at least just to ascertain the norm.

If you live in a big city, there are good libraries you can go to. Look up surgical books for medical students or for cosmetic surgeons. They are after photos, showing how scars heal.

Ok to spell it out for you. You cannot see the scar. It is usually hidden in natural creases of face of which ever part you have surgery on. But all surgical scars themselves take time to heal. After a month, you will still see scars. But after 3 years, they should be just a silvery line. Also it depends on youself. Do not scratch, for example if the incision site itches. Do you avoid food that causes you an allergy? Depends also on the surgeon's skills right? And the kind of suture he uses. Clips do not leave scars. Anyway cosmetic surgeons sometimes use surgical tapes - don't know what's the latest nowadays though.

Duh! I hadn't thought of that. The surgeon was recommended and vertainly seems to have a fantastic rep. I'll just have to wait to see how they heal now anyway. Like I said, there is already a marked improvement just 2 weeks after the revision. Thanks seagreejade :)

I am a male 62 years old in very good physical shape. I had a full face lift two years ago and have patiently waited for scars to heal. With the passage of time, they have gotten thicker and more noticeable. In fact the scars under my ears have been redone twice. Initially they look better but with the passing of time they get thick and hard. One of the scars seems to be developing in a way that it is pulling down on the ear lobe and creates an ugly connection between the bottom of the ear lobe and the side of my cheek.

My Surgeon who has a good reputation says he can fix it by yet another operation that is called a revision or mini face lift. I go in for another consultation soon and am somewhat nervous. He has not charged me for the subsequent visits so I believe he is trying. Could it be that I am just a very thick scaring person who has no chance for correction or could the mini actually help. One thing I know for sure is that face lifts should not be taken lightly. They are serious. Generally I am satisfied with the results.