Facelift Scar Revision in Newport BeachThere are several techniques of facelift surgery that have been popularized in recent years by plastic surgeons. Many of these procedures address skin laxity and facial contour by removing extra skin and tightening the inner scaffold of collagen that supports the neck and face. A deep-plane facelift is very popular in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills and can address many aspects of premature facial aging.
Regardless of the technique used, some patients may develop complications from a facelift procedure. Abnormal scarring, including the development of hypertrophic and keloid scars, may undermine the basic goals of a facelift procedure. Men and women who initially undergo a facelift desire a more useful complexion and facial contour with minimal scarring.
If you have undergone a procedure for face and neck tightening and have developed scars from a facelift or necklift, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian has several solutions for you. We begin each consultation with an examination of the facelift incisions in order to assess the hairline, absence of normal anatomic folds, visible scarring, shape of the ear and tragus, and pulling on the earlobes. Scars can be red and inflamed, or thick and hypertrophied. With each patient consultation, Dr. Karamanoukian will devise a facelift scar revision protocol that addresses many of the specific issues that need to be improved.
If you are dealing with difficult facelift scars, Dr. Karamanoukian will recommend a combination facelift scar treatment that includes lasers, intralesional injections, kenalog, scar modulation, and surgical scar revision. Our goal is to optimize your facelift results with as little revision as possible.
The Vbeam laser is an excellent treatment for red and inflamed scars from a facelift or neck lift. The laser can reduce inflammation, and hyper vascularity that may lead to hypertrophic or keloid scars.
We have many fractional lasers that can improve the texture and contour of your scar. These lasers can add color and dimension to an otherwise visible facelift scar. Examples of these fractional lasers include Erbium and Fractional CO2.
If you are considering a facelift scar revision and live in Newport Beach or Los Angeles, please call our plastic surgery center at (310) 998-5533 and schedule a consultation. Our patient care coordinators can answer many of your questions regarding scar revision and laser scar treatment.