Does Facelift Leave Noticeable Scars?

Facelift restores a more youthful appearance to an aging face and neck. The procedure lifts displaced facial fat, defines the jawline and smooths visible creases around the nose and mouth. A well-performed facelift will not make you look artificial, frozen or “windblown” — it will make you look like a younger, more attractive version of yourself.

Although the benefits of facelift are widely known, it is common to have questions and concerns about the procedure. For example, you may wonder whether facelift will leave noticeable scars. Read on as Dr. Reza Kordestani reveals the answer.

The Skill and Experience of Your Surgeon Matters

Any surgical procedure will leave unavoidable scarring along the incision line. However, as a talented facelift surgeon, one of Dr. Kordestani’s goals is to leave the most inconspicuous scars possible.

With his many years of experience, Dr. Kordestani has meticulously honed his scar placement skills. He knows exactly where to place the incisions — below and behind the ears, within the natural hair-bearing scalp or in the natural creases of the skin — so that any scarring fades well and is extremely discreet. A second incision right underneath the chin may be needed in order to better access the neck, but it will be located in the natural creases and transitions of the skin.

Dr. Kordestani also understands that pulling the skin too tight and suturing it together can create tension on the skin that leads to noticeable scarring. He uses techniques to carefully tighten and suture the tissue and skin to avoid putting too much tension on the skin as it heals.

Finally, proper scar management during the healing period is a must. Dr. Kordestani is very well versed in scar management and will give you the information and resources you need to care for your incision as it heals. For example, he will explain how to keep the incision site clean, and how to protect it from potential sources of damage (e.g., sun exposure). He will check it periodically after surgery to ensure it is healing optimally.

Contact RK Plastic Surgery Today

If you have questions about facelift scars or the surgical procedure itself, Dr. Kordestani invites you to contact RK Plastic Surgery. Call or email us today.