Is It Normal to Have Bruising and Throbbing After a Ear Cartilage Harvest Used for Rhinoplasty? (photo)

I had rhinoplasty done 6 days ago and they required cartilage from my right ear. I have yellow and blue bruises forming behind my ear as well as a few little red bumps on the skin. I just want to make sure it is not infected and that it is in fact a normal part of the healing process. I am a bit anxious about it as I had been taking antibiotics to avoid infection but found out I was allergic to it 4 days into taking it and had to stop. Hopefully someone can let me know that this is normal.