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?
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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