Most facelift scars, located in front of the ears, are hardly noticeable or not visible at all. The location of the facial incisions ensures such scars are only visible during the first weeks after surgery. The incisions are commonly lined up within the natural curves of the ear.

As with all new scars redness may occur. This is a normal, temporarily, sign of scar healing and can be covered up with makeup. In case the scar turns raised, elevated, bumpy, or otherwise problematic a silicone gel cream may offer the best solution. Such creams dry without residue to a flexible film and are clinically proven effective.

Facelift procedures performed by a qualified, reputable, board certified (facial) plastic surgeon should generally not lead to scar complications. Another reason why there’s no real treatment required for facelift scars is because of the fact that the blood supply in the face is very well developed.

Those who are prone to keloid scars, or otherwise problematic scars, could best use a silicone creame to avoid excessive scar tissue (keloidal scars tend to occur especially on the face). In these cases it could be wise to closely monitor the development of the scar. When the tissue is slowly getting thicker, wider, or darker it may become a hypertrophic or keloid scar.

Caring for the surgical wounds and fresh scar tissue is essential. During the wound healing phase an antibiotic ointment may be recommended. Care should also be taken during scar the scar healing phase (scars take approximately 6-18 months to fully mature). The most essential measure is to prevent exposure from the sun or other UV radiation (e.g. from solar beds) since this will very likely make the appearance of the scar more prominent.

Other means of facelift aftercare are facial bands, neck wraps, and specialized post facelift compression garments. See the carousel below for more facelift aftercare products (by clicking the facelift tab).

After a liposuction procedure it is commonly recommended to wear compression garments. There are two types; stage one* or medical garments and stage two or aesthetic garments.

They can be used following various procedures such as abdomen, breast, back, and flank liposuction.

Stage two liposuction garments are designed to provide continued healing compression and support during the second stage of recovery. This phase typically lasts 2-8 weeks after surgery. They are worn like long underwear underneath clothing.

Generally stage two compression garments are tighter than stage one garments which makes them provide more compression. This is appropriate because there’s less less swelling at this second stage of liposuction recovery. In the critical immediate postoperative period this amount of tension would be inappropriate.

Benefits
The benefits of such garments are that they minimize any swelling that remains, accelerate the healing process, help improve blood circulation, and allow the patient to return to daily routines sooner. Designed for skin retracting and body shaping these medical devices also help the skin fit better to its new contours.

Liposuction compression garments provide support to the surgical areas for better scar healing, and more comfort. They reduce the tension on fresh surgical scars and prevent them from stretching. It’s this tension and stretching which are a cause for hypertrophic, keloid, and widened scars. Compression has been used for decades to keep scar tissue pliable.

Materials
Many high quality garments are made of comforable, yet durable materials. Common is the use of lightweight powernet fabrics, breathable cotton, and lycra. Garments made of 100% latex and formaldehyde should be avoided.

There are several types of garments and they come in different quality ranges and prices. Some have built-in seamless cotton knit bras. Also flat seams to avoid showing through clothing is a useful feature.

(* Stage one garments provide moderate compression immediately after surgery and are typically worn for up to 2 weeks.)

Brands
Some of the more popular, high quality brands are; Marena, Rainy, Isavela, Bella-Jane, and Design Veronique.

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