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Earlobe & Surrounding Area Numbness, Pulling/tightness Around Ear 11 Weeks Post Mini-lift. Normal?

Carol99
Had a mini-lower facelift 11 weeks ago from experienced, board certified ps. Still have numbness in both ear lobes and area surrounding ears about 1/4 inch in front of & behind ears.Numbness in lobes has improved a bit but not much improvement in the surrounding area. Also VERY uncomfortable pulling, tightness & pinching around both ears since day 1. Other tightness I've had around incision line has definitely improved in last few weeks but ears are stubborn. Is this normal? Thank you so much.

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