I had a face lift about four weeks ago. Everything is fine except my ears have changed shape and the lobe is very long. The surgeon says he only stitched around ear and never changed the shape. I know my ears, I have looked at them for nearly 50 years, but he denied that they have changed. Also the right ear is completely numb. I am very happy about everything else, but my ears. Will things return to normal?
July 22, 2018
Answer: Why is my ear numb after a facelift? Ear shape has changed too Hi ,It is not at all unusual to have numb ears after a facelift . This numbness can sometimes take a year to go away. it is only in rare cases that it doesn't go away. Wait until the swelling goes down ( about 2-3 months ) before making any decisions re a revision of the lobes. If this is necessary, it most likely can be done in the office.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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July 22, 2018
Answer: Why is my ear numb after a facelift? Ear shape has changed too Hi ,It is not at all unusual to have numb ears after a facelift . This numbness can sometimes take a year to go away. it is only in rare cases that it doesn't go away. Wait until the swelling goes down ( about 2-3 months ) before making any decisions re a revision of the lobes. If this is necessary, it most likely can be done in the office.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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July 22, 2018
Answer: Ear lobe changes after facelift Because the skin around the ear is incised during a regular facelift it's not unusual for the ear lobe to have decreased sensation after surgery for up to six weeks. The sensory nerve to the ear can be injured when the necklift component of that part of a lift is done. This can lead to long term if not permanent sensory changes to the ear. You need to discuss this situation with your surgeon.
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July 22, 2018
Answer: Ear lobe changes after facelift Because the skin around the ear is incised during a regular facelift it's not unusual for the ear lobe to have decreased sensation after surgery for up to six weeks. The sensory nerve to the ear can be injured when the necklift component of that part of a lift is done. This can lead to long term if not permanent sensory changes to the ear. You need to discuss this situation with your surgeon.
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July 21, 2018
Answer: Concerns After Facelift You are early in the recovery period. The shape of your ear lobes my be a bit different due to swelling. Re-evaluation of your ear lobes at 3 months would be prudent. The numbness of your ears is also due to swelling around the nerve that gives feeling to your ears. This should improve 6-9 months. RegardsEarl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS
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July 21, 2018
Answer: Concerns After Facelift You are early in the recovery period. The shape of your ear lobes my be a bit different due to swelling. Re-evaluation of your ear lobes at 3 months would be prudent. The numbness of your ears is also due to swelling around the nerve that gives feeling to your ears. This should improve 6-9 months. RegardsEarl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS
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