I had a platysma done 6 months ago. I noticed about 3 days ago it's red behind my ear, could this be an infection? (Photo)

August 26, 2018
Asked By:kathyCT in Hialeah, FL

It's red where the incision was made. It hurt but not too much (that area is pretty much) and yesterday I noticed a small hole and bloody water was coming out. Is this a sign of infection? I’ve applied neosporin.

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