Will Facelift Scars Be Visible?
Introduction
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Facelift incisions are typically placed along the hairline and natural creases around the ear, so scars are usually well‑hidden. Visibility depends on surgical technique, skin type, and wound healing.
1:03Surgical Education
Where Are Facelift Incisions Placed?
Dr. Parsa Cheraghipour explains that facelift incision placement depends on which facial segment is lifted. The goal is to hide the cut in the hair or where it is least visible—including in front of the tragus for midface lift, and inside the hair for temple and forehead lift.
Key points to reduce scar visibility
- Experienced incision placement and layered closure reduce scar prominence.
- Avoid smoking and protect scars from sun exposure.
- Silicone sheets/gels and timely treatments (laser, steroid injection) can improve mature scars.
Timeline & interventions
Scars mature over 12–18 months; if persistent problems occur, non‑surgical and surgical revision options are available.
If a scar or contour issue after a previous lift raises the question of another operation, see revision facelift and a second lift.