Facelift: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

My face surgery was done 4 years ago, and my scars never went away. They’re very noticeable in f

May consider laser treatment
Jun 5, 2017

While the best option to improve your scars would be a revision facelift, after only 4 years since your last procedure you likely don’t have enough skin laxity yet to warrant a revision surgery and may have similar healing issues if there is too much tension on your incisions. While creams and ointment will do nothing for you at this point, you may consider seeking a consultation with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience in treating…

How long will it take for an otoplasty scar like this to fully be invisible?

Otoplasty scar
Jun 1, 2017

Though it is difficult to say for sure based on your picture, after 8 months I would expect the scar to be flatter and less noticeable. It looks like you may have developed what’s called a “hypertrophic scar”. I would recommend going back to your surgeon for follow up as a steroid injection may help to decrease and soften the scar tissue.

Is it possible to reshape my flat ear helix?

Flat Helix
May 19, 2017

From the pictures you posted it’s difficult to determine whether your ear shape is caused by unfurled helical rim cartilage with redundant helical rim skin or whether it involves a third crus (stahl ear) deformity. Without knowing the cause of the issue it would hard to give an accurate cost estimate for the procedure.

Can my pointy ear be rounded out with Otoplasty?

Pointy Ear
May 19, 2017

The left ear appears to have an excess of helical cartilage that is folding over and causing the deformity. While removing the redundant cartilage causing that folding is not a difficult procedure and could give a flatter and more natural curve to the superior helical fold, reducing the “pointiness” would likely require additional cartilage work. The danger of trying to do too much to your ears is that the skin is very thin over the ear and scarring can be difficult to anticipate as…

After otoplasty what happens inside the new empty space in the antihelix?

Otoplasty
May 10, 2017

To correct an antihelical fold multiple non-absorbable sutures are typically used so that even if one loosens there won’t necessarily be a noticeable cosmetic change. Your doctor is correct that over time scar formation and new tissue growth can help to further tack down the results though scar formation can be unpredictable and the inherent memory of the cartilage may result in some unfurling of the new fold should multiple sutures rupture.

Success rate of perforated septum and where to go?

Perforated Septum
May 9, 2017

The successful closure of a perforated septum depends on a number of factors including the size and what caused the perforation in the first place. However, just because you have a large perforation does not necessarily mean that your nose will lose significant support to the point that a cosmetic deformity will develop, and the majority of septal perforations do not need to be fixed, especially if there is no further damage to the septum or enlargement of the perforation. Things that will…

Will top superficial stitches, marks heal on their own or could they scar? 1 month post-op.

Wound healing
May 9, 2017

Generally wounds closed with non-absorbable sutures that are removed within 7 days do not lead to significant remnant “holes” or “train-track” patterns. However, depending on the type of suture used, the sensitivity of your skin, and whether there has been any level of infection or inflammation can negatively impact the healing. If you have any concerns it is always best to return to your surgeon where you can be examined and ensure that there is proper wound healing. In some cases you may…