Be sure to discuss your anesthesia options and concerns with your surgeon.
Most often the incision goes over the edge of the tarsus, the fly of skin and cartilage in front of the ear canal, rather than entirely in front of the ear. Care is taken to position the incision in a natural skin crease so it is camouflaged from view.
Usually, a small incision is also made on the crease beneath the chin to do liposuction and tighten the muscle bands there.
In some cases, a drainage tube may be inserted during surgery as well. The drains will usually be removed along with the bandages, a few days following the surgery.
Sutures are generally removed after one week, and the incisions usually visibly completely heal in two to three weeks.
