Can't insert earring 2 weeks post op facelift. What can I do? (Photo)

Thank you for your question.Two weeks after your facelift surgery, there is still significant edema and swelling. Your piercings may be swollen shut, or with with some numbness, you may not be able to insert your earrings correctly. If they are indeed closed, your surgeon can reopen them for you. I suggest seeing your plastic surgeon again and telling them your concerns.Regards,Manish Champaneria, MD

There are multiple reasons why your earrings may not be going back in after a facelift. Your surgeon should be able to help your with placing your earrings back into your earlobes. A facelift requires incisions around the earlobe and the earlobes are usually temporarily numb after the procedure, with some swelling that takes time to resolve. Because of the numbness and swelling, you may not be used to getting your earring in the same way. Rarely, the holes in the earlobe close and have to be redone. I am sure your surgeon would be happy to help you with this.