I had a facelift a month ago. How long does it take for the hardness and sensitivity to ease around ears?

Healing is a several week process. It can take 6-8 weeks for the skin around the ears to soften and the sensitivity to improve. Use warm compresses to help improve circulation, followed by gentle massage. Try vitamin E oil. Follow up with your plastic surgeon. Good luck!

There are signs of inflammation, firmness, and other areas of healing that can persist for a few months.  You should begin to see a more rapid dissipation of swelling over the next 4-8 weeks.  Try to be patient!