3.5 months post-op. How would one know if their greater auricular nerve was cut/damaged during a facelift?

May 27, 2019
Asked By:jelllyb in San Francisco, California

Immediatley after my face lift, my right ear felt like an elephant ear & not my own ear. My left ear, howevev, was just a bit numb. My left ear was fine and it retunred to normal within a few weeks. My right ear has improved (I can touch and bend the ear lobe again and it looks ok), but there is still numbness and pain. It has been 3.5 months since surgery. Is this normal? How do I know if my auricular nerve was cut/damaged?

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July 21, 2019

Answer: Nerve healing

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Answer: Greater auricular nerve injury during facelift

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July 18, 2019

Answer: Facelift Recovery

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July 18, 2019

Answer: Facelift Recovery

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Answer: Damage to Greater Auricular Nerve in Facelift Surgery

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Answer: Numbness after facelift

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Answer: Numbness after facelift

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