What can I do about this big hematoma? It's very swollen behind my ear after a face lift (Photo)

Thank you for your question.  The hematoma could liquify so I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon near you who could possible evacuate it or aspirate it.  By leaving it go, it could harden and not go away for a while. All the best,

Thank you for a great question and for sharing your experience. It appears you have a local fluid collection or clot.  Typically these will liquefy and you may be able to have it addressed with aspiration locally.  I would seek care locally or return to your surgeon.  I hope you find this helpful.Consult with a Board Certified Fellowship Trained Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

Your question illustrates why it is important, if traveling for facelift surgery, to have a surgeon who will follow up with you in person and then or over the phone or internet. Postoperative visits are immensely important, as they guarantee that you are healing well. We surgeons want every one of our patients to sail through surgery without any complications.  That said, please see a plastic surgeon in your area to follow up with, even after the hematoma is resolved.  I wish you a speedy and easy healing process.