Infected incision behind ear? (photo)

February 24, 2014
Asked By:miss96jane

two weeks post op facelift and neck lift. Is it possible I may have a mild infection in this incision, and will washing with hibiclens and applying neosporin help? I have another appointment with my PS next week.

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June 13, 2021

Answer: Healing Post Facelift

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Greg Chernoff, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Greg Chernoff, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2014

Answer: Open wound behind the ear after facelift is not infection.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2014

Answer: Open wound behind the ear after facelift is not infection.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 27, 2014

Answer: It looks like you have some inflammation around the scar after your facelift.

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 27, 2014

Answer: It looks like you have some inflammation around the scar after your facelift.

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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February 28, 2014

Answer: Always contact your surgeon with concerns of infection

Trang Vo-Nguyen, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 28, 2014

Answer: Always contact your surgeon with concerns of infection

Trang Vo-Nguyen, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 26, 2014

Answer: Infection after a facelift

Boris M. Ackerman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 26, 2014

Answer: Infection after a facelift

Boris M. Ackerman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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