6 weeks out from a facelift and I woke up with blood/fluid coming out of my ear canal. Is this normal?

November 15, 2014
Asked By:cdelucia in Columbus, OH

it will be 6 weeks since my face lift procedure. I do have swelling under the chin area and am very concerned. I started to massage the area as told by my Doc and the first night I did this I woke up with blood/fluid (small amount) coming out of my ear canal, both ears. Is this also normal? Thank you for your answer in advance.

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November 17, 2014

Answer: Bloody drainage six weeks after facelift requires thorough investigation.

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Answer: Bloody drainage six weeks after facelift requires thorough investigation.

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November 17, 2014

Answer: An examinatin is needed to find the cause.

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November 17, 2014

Answer: An examinatin is needed to find the cause.

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June 29, 2015

Answer: Blood after massage of facelift

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June 29, 2015

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November 16, 2014

Answer: 6 weeks out from a facelift and I woke up with blood/fluid coming out of my ear canal. Is this normal?

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November 16, 2014

Answer: 6 weeks out from a facelift and I woke up with blood/fluid coming out of my ear canal. Is this normal?

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