I’m five days out from a full lower facelift, and the only real pain I have is inside my right ear. The pain becomes intense at times, and I’m wondering if this is something that will resolve? It feels like a bad ear infection, though I’m sure it’s more likely nerve pain. Please advise.
March 20, 2021
Answer: Ear Pain (otalgia) Following Facelift Although otalgia isn't necessarily common, it happens frequently enough to patients to put it in the realm of "normalcy". This may be related to inflammation, blood/ wax build up in your ear canal or a combination. This is especially true if you incision was placed on the inside edge of the tragus, which is the shield of the ear canal. Keep your Surgeon appraised of any changes or concerns that you have.
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March 20, 2021
Answer: Ear Pain (otalgia) Following Facelift Although otalgia isn't necessarily common, it happens frequently enough to patients to put it in the realm of "normalcy". This may be related to inflammation, blood/ wax build up in your ear canal or a combination. This is especially true if you incision was placed on the inside edge of the tragus, which is the shield of the ear canal. Keep your Surgeon appraised of any changes or concerns that you have.
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March 20, 2021
Answer: Ear pain after facelift Occasionally patients have ear pain after facelift surgery. Often times this is the result of some blood dripping into the ear during surgery. I would recommend asking your surgeon to look in your ear.
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March 20, 2021
Answer: Ear pain after facelift Occasionally patients have ear pain after facelift surgery. Often times this is the result of some blood dripping into the ear during surgery. I would recommend asking your surgeon to look in your ear.
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