Intense Puckering behind one ear after face lift. Redness and pain in ear.

Much of the "puckering" will resolve as the skin heals and remodels. The redness could be due to infection. However, in many cases that small piece of the incision around the ear canal can be traumatized during surgery and look discolored during the first week or so. To be sure followup with your plastic surgeon ASAP. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

The puckering you describe should subside over time.  However, it is best to maintain contact with your surgeon to address your concerns.

Hello peaceheart, Thank you for your question.Without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of any further treatments it is difficult to be comprehensive.If you are continuing to have redness following your surgery the worry is infection.  I would seek out an appointment with your surgeon to evaluate this area. The puckering is likely related to your short incision that I saw you posted from another question.  Much of this should flatten our over time.Best of luck, Dr.S