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Why Are my Ears Protrduding After my Face Lift?
I had my facelift 4 days ago.. after taking off the bandages to shower I am freaking out. My ears are protruding out like dumbo...
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ltlbitone
in Omaha, NE
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Alteration of ear shape post facelift.
Do not worry. You need to go through the healing process. Swelling is mamium 5 to 7 days post surgery. Every person rides a rollar coaster emotionally after facial surgery. Call your doctor's office and talk with a staff member that had your procedure. You will be better.
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Ear protruding after facelift likely from swelling
During a facelift incisions are made behind the ears. After surgery there would be expected to be some swelling of the tissues there which can cause the ears to look more protruded temporarily.
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Protruding Ears 4 Days after Facelift
Do not worry- your ear position, which is secondary to post-op swelling, is temporary. It is almost impossible to move the ears away from the face with a facelift procedure. Be patient!
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Normal swelling after a face lift
It is normal for many parts of the head and neck to swell after a face lift. It's probably best to hide the mirrors for a while, to let you heal properly.
Josh korman MD
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Temporary Ear Swellling Is Common After Facelift Surgery
Since almost all of the incisions of a facelift are around your ears, it is very common for them to be swollen somewhat after surgery. Since it is only 4 days after your surgery there is no doubt that the ear swelling wll go down. While skin is pulled up and tightened around the ears, it is theoretically possible that it could pull on the ears and make them stick out if too much skin was removed or pulled too tight. Despite this theoretical risk, I have never seen or heard of it occurring....
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Face Lift, Mini Face Lift, The Palmer Celebrity Face Lift, Beverly Hills Face Lift
During a Face Lift, the skin around the front and back, of the ear is dissected, trimmed and removed. This can cause swelling along the incision lines making the ears appear to protrude forward. This should decrease quickly over the next couple of weeks.
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Ear Swelling after a Facelift
It is not unusual for the ears to be swollen following a facelift which can make them appear as if they are protruding. Make sure to keep your head elevated while sleeping. Ice packs applied to the ears may also help. Even if the swelling begins to subside, make sure to mention it to your surgeon on your next follow up visit. However, if you begin to experience any sign of infection - increasing pain, fever, chills, etc. - you should contact your surgeon immediately.
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Ears protruding after facelift
Hopefully your ears were simply bandaged in such a way that they temporarily appear prominent.
Definitely bring this concern to the attention of your plastic surgeon.
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Can ears protrude after a facelift
With years of experience with facelift and attending many meetings on the subject, I can't understand how it is possible that your ears are protruding because of a facelift. If true it sound like a problem to address with your surgeon right away.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Ear swelling is perfectly normal after a facelift.
Yes the ears do swell after a facelift. They are often the last structure to calm down after a facelift. If you have specific concerns, of course please do communicate with your surgeon. This early from surgery there is always a small risk of post-op infection or bruising. These are conditions that can be associated with pain. If the ears are comfortable you are most likely just experiencing routine swelling. Your surgeon will want to hear from you, please...
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Facelift
Don't be alarmed. It could be swelling that it making it appear swollen. It is too early to comment on it. I am sure you have your post operative appointment with your surgeon. He or she can reassure you after seeing you.
There are some instances when the facelift procedure that tightens the skin can pull the ear forward too much. Usually this relaxes, but occassionally it may not. Since you are so early in your post operative period, this is best...
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Plantation Plastic Surgeon
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Ears Protrduding After Face Lift
4 days post surgery is still very early for you to judge the results of your surgery - be patient and follow up with your surgeon. Swelling can make the ears look different.
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Facelift
You likely have a significant amount of swelling and this will resolve in the future, perhaps 4-6 weeks. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.
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Be patient, probably due to post-surgery swelling
Try and be patient, this is probably due to post-surgery swelling. You should be sure to discuss your concerns with your physician.
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Ears always protrude after Facelift but return to normal in 2-3 weeks
The maximal tightening of the face after a Facelift is achieved by two sutures one immediately in front of the top of the ear and one behind,
Most of the force of the lifting and tightening of the facial skin after Facelift is placed around the ear and these forces pull the ear forward and down. This causes the ears to protrude immediately after the Facelift.
This occurs very frequently and is nothing to worry about. The ear always returns to normal.
This is very different from...
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Protruding ears following facelift
At only 4 days following a Facelift, you will still have a significant amount of swelling. This swelling can cause the ears to seem as if they are protruding, especially the ear lobes. This condition will usually resolve over the next few weeks. Occasionally, the ear lobe position can remain displaced after a facelift, if so, this situation can be remedied with a minor revisionary procedure. But, I would not suggest any further surgery for several...
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Protruding ears
This is most likely from swelling and is very common. Sometime it can take 6 weeks or more for the swelling to resolve. I have never seen it not get better.
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4 days after facelift. All kinds of strangeness can be normal.
First and foremost - ask your surgeon! There may be something going on that is not expected and he or she would want to be informed. Second, ongoing ear distortion can be from the ears either being pulled forward from the front or pushed forward from the back. Fluid accumulation over the mastoid process may be to blame. Third, same as the first - call your surgeon!
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Ears protruding like dumbo
This is definitely unusual! Perhaps you had some packing placed behind your ears? The bandages may have distorted the position of your ears. However, 4 days after surgery is very early! You still have a lot of swelling. Regardless, I'd see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation. I'm sure he/she will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.
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Palm Beach Facelift, Whisper Lift
What you percieve as protrusion of your ears is actually just swelling. Even though surgery is not performed on the ears themselves in a facelift or minifacelift, the incisions are in the skin immediately in front and behind the ears so whatever is in between(the ears, in this case) can become quite swollen early on.However, you can expect this to resolve completely over the weeks and months to come. Don't be alarmed if the ear swelling takes longer to resolve than other areas of selling....
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Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift: 4 Days Postop...Don't Worry
Four short days after your procedure, there will be areas of swelling that are likely to resolve. Since I am not sure how one would make ears protrude more from the head after Facelift, I am fairly sure this is likely postoperative edema which will settle down over time.
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Protruding Ears After Facelift
This is an uncommon concern after facelift. There is certainly swelling around the ears which may temporarily alter the appearance of the ears - usually not to the point of dumbo, though... I assume that your facelift surgeon has seen you after your procedure in order to ensure that there is no fluid behind the ears that requires removal.
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Why Are my Ears Protrduding After my Face Lift?
4 days post op- it is likely that your ears look this way due to swelling- consult with your surgeon if they continue to look this way after all of your swelling subsides.
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