FACELIFT
Preauricular scars after facelift
How tension, redness, thickness and tethering can matter around the ear.
VIDEO · BLOG · ANSWERS
Clear answers for
scar and skin questions.
Bae Kihwan, MD explains scars, skin texture and pigment concerns in patient-friendly language.
SURGICAL SCAR SERIES
Different operations,
different scar priorities.
ALAR BASE
Scars after alar-base reduction
Why color and surface contrast may stand out even in a small scar.
COSTAL CARTILAGE
Costal cartilage harvest scars
What to assess when a chest incision becomes raised, wide or symptomatic.
INFRAMAMMARY
Inframammary surgical scars
Friction, moisture, tension and recurrence risk beneath the breast fold.
QUICK ANSWERS
When should scar treatment begin after surgery?
Timing depends on wound healing, the surgical location, redness
and thickness. Keep the surgery date and a current photograph
available when asking for guidance.
Can an older scar still be treated?
Yes. Color, surface, thickness, symptoms and adhesion can be
assessed to decide which feature should be addressed first.
Where can I find recovery instructions?
The post-treatment recovery guide
explains washing, sunscreen, makeup, exercise and symptoms that
need prompt contact.