4 weeks post facelift and bi lateral blephs: stabbing pains behind right ear and healing worries. (Photos)

February 9, 2018
Asked By:aliila in England

4 weeks after a Smas facelift and bi lat blephs. I have horrible stabbing pain behind my right ear that does get better with 4 hourly ibuprofen and paracetamol...is this a normal occurance? i am also worried about the healing behind my left ear...though i have no pain here it looks horrible to me...could this be inflected? thank you in anticipation.

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January 27, 2019

Answer: Generally self-limited issues

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January 27, 2019

Answer: Generally self-limited issues

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Answer: Recovery from facelift

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