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Secondary Lifting Surgery
Face Lift
Forehead/Brow Lift
Middle-aged Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Skin / Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedure
Recovery / Regeneration Care
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Post-Lifting Scar Revision

“ We heal the heart wounded by facelift scars. ”

Causes of Scarring After Facelift Surgery
Not only individual skin type, but also the incision, dissection, suturing during surgery, and post-operative care significantly affect scar formation. Among these, the most significant factor is excessive tension placed on the skin during suturing. ZELL Plastic Surgery diagnoses these various factors in advance and establishes an individualized treatment plan tailored to each patient. In addition, the most appropriate treatment method is selected and applied according to the type, severity, and timing of the scar.
Surgery Duration
Approx. 1 hour
Anesthesia
Local / IV Sedation
Hospitalization
Not Required
Suture Removal
After 7 days
Follow-up Visits
1 time
Recovery Period
7 days
*Results may vary depending on the patient's condition and surgical method.
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Causes of Scarring & the Importance of Correction

Even if the surgical outcome is good, visible scarring undermines the overall quality of the cosmetic procedure.
Due to the nature of facelift surgeries, scars in exposed areas such as in front of the ears, the hairline, and the forehead require more meticulous care.
Excessive tension at the sutured area can cause hypertrophic scarring, and inaccurate suturing of the underlying structures can result in depressed (sunken) scars.
Improving facelift scars requires not a simple scar revision, but a sophisticated corrective surgery that addresses the underlying structure.
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Candidates for Post-Lifting Scar Revision

We recommend Post-Lifting Scar Revision for the following individuals.

  • Those with noticeable scars from lifting surgeries such as face lift, forehead/brow lift, forehead reduction, or mini facelift
  • Those with uneven suture areas, or hypertrophic or depressed scars
  • Those who have experienced hair loss around the incision area or an unnaturally altered hairline
  • Those who wish to relocate the scar to a less visible area
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Correction by Scar Type

1. Hypertrophic Scar

  • Excessive skin excision places strong tension on the sutured area, which can result in hypertrophic scarring.
  • After excising the existing scar tissue, the tension on the skin is transferred to the sub-dermal layers such as the SMAS, and the skin is sutured without tension to prevent recurrence.

2. Depressed (Sunken) Scar

  • This occurs when only the skin is sutured without closing the underlying structure.
  • After excising the scar tissue, the underlying structures are closed layer by layer to achieve a smooth correction without indentation.

3. Post-forehead/brow lift Scar + Hair Loss

  • The hair follicles in the surgical area may have been damaged, resulting in hair loss along with scarring.
  • The scar tissue is excised in a wedge shape, and the wound is re-sutured while preserving the hair follicles on both sides of the scar tissue (trichophytic method). Hair grows through the sutured area, naturally concealing the scar.

4. Post-Forehead Reduction Scar

  • The tension at the sutured area can cause the scar to widen.
  • After excising the existing scar tissue, the tension is transferred to sub-dermal layers such as the galea and periosteum, and the skin is sutured without tension to prevent recurrence. During scar excision, a beveled incision (trichophytic method) is made on the scalp side to preserve hair follicles. Hair grows through the sutured area, naturally concealing the scar.
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The Optimal Correction Approach, Just for You

ZELL Plastic Surgery designs a customized correction approach optimized for each patient.
Scars resulting from facelift surgery, unlike ordinary scars, require a Therefore, it is important to entrust the correction to a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facelift surgery.   deep understanding of facial anatomy and the relaxed skin tension lines.

Surgical Results

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Trichophytic Method
Scars in hair-bearing areas are treated by preserving the hair follicles, allowing hair to grow and naturally conceal the scar.
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Scar Reduction & Recurrence Prevention
By distributing tension at the incision site, protrusion and discoloration of the scar are minimized and, recurrence is prevented.
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Stress Relief
Stress caused by scars after facelift surgery is relieved.
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Confidence Restored
The once-visible scar fades away, and a sense of confidence and self-assurance is restored.
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Post-Lifting Scar Revision
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Recovery time may vary by individual after surgery, and side effects such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur.
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