I am 11 days post op of a lower face and neck lift. i have some bleeding behind one ear where the stitches were removed. Is this of any concern?
Answer: Ear Bleeding after Facelift Mild oozing is quite common after suture removal (especially behind the ears). Usually this lasts 1-2 days and resolves on its own without treatment. It is a good idea to keep the area clean and perhaps place a small amount of antibiotic ointment on the area for a few days. Sometimes the skin can separate behind the ear (due to tension) and, if small, can be left alone to heal on its own. In either case, I would advise to give it no more than two days to resolve on its own. If it doesn't please contact your plastic surgeon for follow up.
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Answer: Ear Bleeding after Facelift Mild oozing is quite common after suture removal (especially behind the ears). Usually this lasts 1-2 days and resolves on its own without treatment. It is a good idea to keep the area clean and perhaps place a small amount of antibiotic ointment on the area for a few days. Sometimes the skin can separate behind the ear (due to tension) and, if small, can be left alone to heal on its own. In either case, I would advise to give it no more than two days to resolve on its own. If it doesn't please contact your plastic surgeon for follow up.
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March 15, 2015
Answer: Probably nothing to worry about It's common to get a few drops of blood behind the ear after sutures are removed following a facelift. If, however, you notice a lump or mass that wasn't there before, or the skin has separated, that is something that may require more immediate attention. Best bet is to contact your surgeon to be seen.
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March 15, 2015
Answer: Probably nothing to worry about It's common to get a few drops of blood behind the ear after sutures are removed following a facelift. If, however, you notice a lump or mass that wasn't there before, or the skin has separated, that is something that may require more immediate attention. Best bet is to contact your surgeon to be seen.
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March 13, 2015
Answer: Depend on how big the bruise is. If you feel a nodule at the area of concern then you need to see your doctor to have the hematoma drained. But if just bruising, then there should be fine and there is no issue. Still if you feel that you need to see your doctor, and that makes you feel more comfortable, your surgeon should be acceseable to you and he or she should be happy to see you to put you at ease.
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March 13, 2015
Answer: Depend on how big the bruise is. If you feel a nodule at the area of concern then you need to see your doctor to have the hematoma drained. But if just bruising, then there should be fine and there is no issue. Still if you feel that you need to see your doctor, and that makes you feel more comfortable, your surgeon should be acceseable to you and he or she should be happy to see you to put you at ease.
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February 23, 2022
Answer: Bleeding behind ear after stitches removed from lower face lift It is not unusual to have a small amount of bleeding at the site of suture removal after a lower facelift. The bleeding should not be extreme however. Normally, it would just be a small amount that can be dabbed dry. If you are having continued bleeding at the site, you should call your surgeon.
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February 23, 2022
Answer: Bleeding behind ear after stitches removed from lower face lift It is not unusual to have a small amount of bleeding at the site of suture removal after a lower facelift. The bleeding should not be extreme however. Normally, it would just be a small amount that can be dabbed dry. If you are having continued bleeding at the site, you should call your surgeon.
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February 23, 2022
Answer: Facelift, postoperative complications facelift is an important procedure,it is associated with a lot of swelling and tension on the scar.the tension behind the ears after a facelift can be of good amount.the fold behind the ear cause shearing effect and promote for some skin opening.all of those issues can explain bleeding behind the ear even 2 weeks after surgery.
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February 23, 2022
Answer: Facelift, postoperative complications facelift is an important procedure,it is associated with a lot of swelling and tension on the scar.the tension behind the ears after a facelift can be of good amount.the fold behind the ear cause shearing effect and promote for some skin opening.all of those issues can explain bleeding behind the ear even 2 weeks after surgery.
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