A scar from a facelift is a natural and common result of surgery. These scars look good on your skin and are not noticeable. There are many ways to treat them. Fillers, Botox, as well as a variety of other treatments, are just a few options. A face lift can improve the look of your face and boost your confidence.
Incisions behind the ear
Incisions for neck lifts and facelifts can often be found posteriorly behind your ear, near the occipital line. These scars can be hard to see unless you look directly at them. The scars are also not visible in close-up photos of the ear.
For the best results and scarring, it is important to place the incisions for the facelift. Incisions are usually made behind the ear. This location is often the most visible, although less noticeable. Dr. Jacono uses a new technique where the incision is concealed behind the cartilage and tragus inside the ear canal. This technique allows Dr. Jacono to conceal his incision and reduce the signs of ageing.
Placement of stitches
The placement of stitches in face lift scars depends on the area and shape of your wound. The first stitch should be placed halfway between the wound's corners, and the midline. Following this, a second stitch is placed on each side of the first one. To close the wound, bisecting stitches can be used. However, the first two must not overlap.
Most facelift sutures are ultra-fine. This minimizes scarring. The fat layer underneath is pulled tight. This pulling on the skin can pull at the stitches. In a healthy body, the body is able to repair skin cells and regenerate connective tissues so a suture won't cause permanent damage.
Inconspicuousness and scarcity
After undergoing a face lift, many patients question the inconspicuousness or not of the scars. Most patients want a more natural look for their neckline and jawline. But they don't want visible scarring. Although all incisions leave scarring, they can be as subtle as possible with well-executed and planned procedures. A face lift often involves long incisions around the hairline and ears. Patients who have undergone a facelift want to look natural.
Scars tend to be brighter and more prominent when they are first formed. This can lead to some disorientation in the initial weeks following surgery. Most scars will fade with time. In some cases, they may disappear entirely. Every individual heals at his or her own pace. There is no one standard time that scarring will appear.
Treatments available
A face lift procedure can have a wide range of outcomes. The procedure can improve the appearance of deep wrinkles, jowls, and skin laxity by tightening facial muscles and removing excess fat. Patients may also benefit by a forehead lift and/or blepharoplasty to reduce signs of ageing around the eyes, brow, and neck.
Silicone sheeting can be used to reduce the visibility of scars from a facelift. Silicone sheeting can be purchased over-the-counter or at your local supermarket. This type sheeting increases circulation and breaks up adhesions. It promotes collagen production and supports healthy healing of the incisions. Silicone sheeting must be worn over several months.