7 weeks post op mini facelift. the ps made my incision behind my tragus (flap of skin in front of ear canal), which is completely healed. i have experienced great tension and pressure in this area from the first day of recovery. my tragus feel as if they are being pulled forward and will explode. it creates internal swelling and impairs my hearing. will this subside as my skin stretches? it is making me crazy. my ps suggested i see a neurologist and/or an eye, nose and throat dr. my gp gave me nerve pain meds. please help me with your expertise.
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It can be very hard to handle this issue but tell your mom to hang in there. It keeps getting better every week and usually in six weeks it has improved significantly where other people do not notice it. She will continue to notice it longer as after surgery we tend to keep examining the site of...
Thank you for asking about your mini-face lift recovery.I am sorry to hear this. You are right to be concerned. Please see your plastic surgeon without delay.Your description suggests that you may have a hematoma that needs to be drained. Hope this helps. Best wishes. Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD F...
I agree that a photo with your head turned sharply is not an ideal way for any of us to decide if there is skin laxity and excess. But it is likely that there is and that this would be improved with a well designed mini lift procedure.
