My left ear is blocked after face lift. Is this normal?

August 24, 2014
Asked By:Mweber1950 in Mountain View, CA

I had a face lift 5 days ago and woke up with my left ear blocked what could cause this? Is this something that will go away after time? Does this happen often with facelift?

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December 10, 2014

Answer: Blood in the external auditory canal after a facelift can cause hearing problems.

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December 10, 2014

Answer: Blood in the external auditory canal after a facelift can cause hearing problems.

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September 7, 2014

Answer: Ear blockage

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September 7, 2014

Answer: Ear blockage

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September 3, 2014

Answer: Clogged Left Ear

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September 3, 2014

Answer: Clogged Left Ear

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August 29, 2014

Answer: Plugged ear after facelift

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August 29, 2014

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August 28, 2014

Answer: My left ear is blocked after face lift. Is this normal?

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August 28, 2014

Answer: My left ear is blocked after face lift. Is this normal?

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