I had a face lift 5 days ago and woke up with my left ear blocked what could cause this? Is this something that will go away after time? Does this happen often with facelift?
Answer: Blood in the external auditory canal after a facelift can cause hearing problems. If the external auditory canal is not protected during the facelift blood can sometimes drip in and create an obstruction. This will need to be cleaned. It's possible a cotton ball was placed in the external auditory canal for protection and simply was not removed. In any event report this to your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Blood in the external auditory canal after a facelift can cause hearing problems. If the external auditory canal is not protected during the facelift blood can sometimes drip in and create an obstruction. This will need to be cleaned. It's possible a cotton ball was placed in the external auditory canal for protection and simply was not removed. In any event report this to your plastic surgeon.
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September 3, 2014
Answer: Clogged Left Ear Sometimes during a facelift blood will get in the ear and dry in the canal. it is possible that this is the case with your situation. I would discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and have them take a look in your ear before you do anything.
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September 3, 2014
Answer: Clogged Left Ear Sometimes during a facelift blood will get in the ear and dry in the canal. it is possible that this is the case with your situation. I would discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and have them take a look in your ear before you do anything.
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Plugged ear after facelift It could be one of several things:1) some dried blood in the ear canal2) swelling around the ear making it feel "blocked"3) cotton or xeroform dressings in the ear canal.See your surgeon, and have him/her take a look in there with the otoscope.
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Plugged ear after facelift It could be one of several things:1) some dried blood in the ear canal2) swelling around the ear making it feel "blocked"3) cotton or xeroform dressings in the ear canal.See your surgeon, and have him/her take a look in there with the otoscope.
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August 26, 2014
Answer: Blocked ear after facelift is common--here's how to fix it! Because there is often blood in the ear canal after facelift surgery, most surgeons will put a cotton ball or gauze packing in the ears (before the incisions are made) to protect them, and that can also include protection during the hair wash and bandaging process. I have left them in and had to remove them later when the patient asks me about it. Mention this to your surgeon!Or, if there was no cotton ball or packing, it could indeed be a bit of dried blood. Gentle rinsing with warm water/peroxide or Cerumenex ear drops will help this rinse away. Or you could ask your surgeon to take a look and perform the required rinse.Either way--ask your surgeon! Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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August 26, 2014
Answer: Blocked ear after facelift is common--here's how to fix it! Because there is often blood in the ear canal after facelift surgery, most surgeons will put a cotton ball or gauze packing in the ears (before the incisions are made) to protect them, and that can also include protection during the hair wash and bandaging process. I have left them in and had to remove them later when the patient asks me about it. Mention this to your surgeon!Or, if there was no cotton ball or packing, it could indeed be a bit of dried blood. Gentle rinsing with warm water/peroxide or Cerumenex ear drops will help this rinse away. Or you could ask your surgeon to take a look and perform the required rinse.Either way--ask your surgeon! Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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August 26, 2014
Answer: Ear blocked after facelift This is usually caused by some blood in the ear canal which got in there during the surgery. Put your head to one side and place some hydrogen peroxide into the ear. Let it sit there for a couple of minutes - you will hear it fizz as it dissolves any clot. Then turn your head to the other side to let it run out. If it is dried blood, you will see reddish fluid come out and the hearing should be better. Might need to repeat once or twice. If no improvement, have your surgeon take a look inside.
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August 26, 2014
Answer: Ear blocked after facelift This is usually caused by some blood in the ear canal which got in there during the surgery. Put your head to one side and place some hydrogen peroxide into the ear. Let it sit there for a couple of minutes - you will hear it fizz as it dissolves any clot. Then turn your head to the other side to let it run out. If it is dried blood, you will see reddish fluid come out and the hearing should be better. Might need to repeat once or twice. If no improvement, have your surgeon take a look inside.
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