Is It Normal to Have the Skin in Front of the Ears to Be Hard and a Discolored (But Not Very Swollen ) 3 Days Aftert a Facelift?

May 19, 2012
Asked By:kakmak

I had a facelift 3 days ago. The doctor made my incision in front of the ears. So far everything is perfect except the skin in front of both ears is really hard when I touch it. The skin is also a little discolored (the color of a bruise that is just starting). The entire side of my cheek, (temple down to jowl) is equally hard when I push on it (no lumps). The front of my cheeks is soft, it is just the sides of my cheeks that are hard. Have very little swelling, but do have pain. Is this normal?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Hardness, swelling and bruising are normal after surgery.

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Hardness, swelling and bruising are normal after surgery.

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March 3, 2013

Answer: 3 Days after Facelift and Discolored Skin

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March 3, 2013

Answer: 3 Days after Facelift and Discolored Skin

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June 3, 2012

Answer: Firmness right after facelift expected.

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June 3, 2012

Answer: Firmness right after facelift expected.

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June 4, 2012

Answer: Face lift hard skin and dark bruise in front of the ears

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June 4, 2012

Answer: Face lift hard skin and dark bruise in front of the ears

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May 24, 2012

Answer: Have your surgeon examine the area

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May 24, 2012

Answer: Have your surgeon examine the area

Thomas Buonassisi, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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