Excessive Swelling And Pulling Down Around Earlobes After Facelift

Unfortunately ear pull down or Pixie Ear is best avoided during skin closure after a Facelift.

Ear position is definitely distorted after every Facelift but by 6 weeks to 2 months final ear shape and ear lobe position should have returned. If the ear lobe is too low at 2 months revision will likely be required

Pixie ear can be corrected by opening the Facelift incision and elevating the ear lobule with a suture suspended from the cartilage in the external ear canal, however the facial skin around the jaw line at the ear will have to have sufficient laxity to be tightened further

The #healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. #Recovery time from a #facelift varies from person to person, but patients can generally expect to be presentable within three weeks from surgery. Patients should expect swelling, bruising, and discoloration of the skin during this phase of recovery (swelling normally goes down after 48 hours; most bruising will go away within two weeks). Some degree of firmness or #lumpiness under the skin is normal after surgery and will resolve with time. Local #massage will speed resolution of this problem, which normally takes 2-4 months to disappear completely.The marks from a facelift can easily hidden with “camouflage” make-up which you can learn how to apply.The scars from a facelift mature within six to twelve months from the surgery date. It is during this time that the rejuvenating effects of the facelift will become apparent and the real result will be seen. If you have certain concerns about the procedures and #healing process, it is recommended to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.

Generally speaking, it can take 6 to 12 months to completely heal after a facelift procedure. I would strongly recommend speaking with your surgeon or his/her clinical team to discuss your concerns further.