Sadly, not all patients realize the importance of following their doctor’s after-care instructions. As such, their rhytidectomy may not offer the results they expect. After the procedure, patients are very much in charge of their own healing process, with guidance from their surgeon of course. They are recommended to stick to their schedule of follow-up visits, and to give proper care to their skin, as the latter may also have favorable long-term results.
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