I had a facelift/neck lift 3 weeks ago. My right earlobe suture came out last Wednesday, my Dr stitched my whole ear up again, removed the stitches approx 5 days later, this Wed & today (Sat) after showering my lobe was bleeding and is not attached any better. I don't smoke, no issues that would effect healing. Problem, wound care, I had a bad reaction to Polysporin so am asking for suggestions for wound care and how to get this ear to heal as fast as possible. Just use Vaseline?
Answer: Detached ear lobe This is a not very uncommon complication of facelift surgery. Although following your surgeon's recommendations is always best, when this occasionally occurs in my practice, the direction I give to my patients is "leave it alone". The common tendency is for patients to check every day if it is attached or they apply antibiotic ointment and clean with peroxide. All of these things prevent the wound from healing back together. Each time you manipulate the earlobe it pulls the healing attachments apart. Just do nothing and it will heal on its own. Obviously if there are signs of infection that could require antibiotics and you should speak with your surgeon about that. After it is completely healed a minor local anesthetic procedure can fix the appearance if it does not look right. Often time it heals up fine and nothing is required. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Detached ear lobe This is a not very uncommon complication of facelift surgery. Although following your surgeon's recommendations is always best, when this occasionally occurs in my practice, the direction I give to my patients is "leave it alone". The common tendency is for patients to check every day if it is attached or they apply antibiotic ointment and clean with peroxide. All of these things prevent the wound from healing back together. Each time you manipulate the earlobe it pulls the healing attachments apart. Just do nothing and it will heal on its own. Obviously if there are signs of infection that could require antibiotics and you should speak with your surgeon about that. After it is completely healed a minor local anesthetic procedure can fix the appearance if it does not look right. Often time it heals up fine and nothing is required. Good luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Detached earlobe I would recommend using Vaseline or Fucidin if you are not allergic to it. I would leave the incision to heal as it is likely that the lobe will slowly reattach. However, if that does not happen, a small revision to reattach your lobe may be necessary a few months later. I hope this helps.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Detached earlobe I would recommend using Vaseline or Fucidin if you are not allergic to it. I would leave the incision to heal as it is likely that the lobe will slowly reattach. However, if that does not happen, a small revision to reattach your lobe may be necessary a few months later. I hope this helps.
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Allergic reaction Hello thank you for your recent photos and question. I would recommend following up with your surgeon and see what they recommend for your. It is not uncommon for patients to get irritation from polysporin and when this happens I have my patients switch to plain vaseline. It is also best to keep from pulling at the earlobe to keep from detaching it. Best of luck !
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Answer: Allergic reaction Hello thank you for your recent photos and question. I would recommend following up with your surgeon and see what they recommend for your. It is not uncommon for patients to get irritation from polysporin and when this happens I have my patients switch to plain vaseline. It is also best to keep from pulling at the earlobe to keep from detaching it. Best of luck !
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Antibiotics There are different antibiotic treatments you can use except from Polysporin . You should ask your Doctor to prescribe an alternate medication.
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Answer: Antibiotics There are different antibiotic treatments you can use except from Polysporin . You should ask your Doctor to prescribe an alternate medication.
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September 15, 2018
Answer: Earlobe detachment after facelift Thank you for your question regarding your earlobe detachment, which is, I am sure, causing you concern. Firstly, in the absence of infection, there is no need for an antibiotic ointment or other medication. Given that your surgeon has already attempted to repair this, you are likely best to allow the wounds to heal. Skin will grow over the raw surfaces of both the lobule and the place it was attached if you simply keep it clean. Perhaps cleansing gently with saline two or three times daily will be helpful. Once things have settled, a small procedure to re-inset the lobule under local anaesthesia ( freezing) will likely succeed. Remember, the advice you get online is no substitute for in-person advice from a qualified plastic surgeon, and your surgeon is likely the best person to see for help. Best wishes, Benjamin Gelfant MD FRCSC
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Answer: Earlobe detachment after facelift Thank you for your question regarding your earlobe detachment, which is, I am sure, causing you concern. Firstly, in the absence of infection, there is no need for an antibiotic ointment or other medication. Given that your surgeon has already attempted to repair this, you are likely best to allow the wounds to heal. Skin will grow over the raw surfaces of both the lobule and the place it was attached if you simply keep it clean. Perhaps cleansing gently with saline two or three times daily will be helpful. Once things have settled, a small procedure to re-inset the lobule under local anaesthesia ( freezing) will likely succeed. Remember, the advice you get online is no substitute for in-person advice from a qualified plastic surgeon, and your surgeon is likely the best person to see for help. Best wishes, Benjamin Gelfant MD FRCSC
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