My swelling was much worse on left side after surgery to begin with and then I developed an infection in left ear incisions and had to take course of Cipro. The skin in front of my left ear is still more swollen and numb and numb than the right but not enough for anyone else to notice. What is visible is how swollen my left earlobe is. My right earlobe looks completely normal. Could the facelift also have made my left earlobe swell and will it resolve in time?
December 22, 2015
Answer: Asymmetric swelling after facelift Thank you for your question for sharing your experience with us. Swelling and firmness in the tissues will return to normal as time passes by. Asymmetric swelling in your case is very likely due to the infection and may take much more time to resolve. It may take more than a couple months for your tissues to fully soften and any residual swelling to resolve. Lymphatic massage maybe an option to help clear the swelling and firmness at a faster pace. I would make sure that you continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon during this period of time.
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December 22, 2015
Answer: Asymmetric swelling after facelift Thank you for your question for sharing your experience with us. Swelling and firmness in the tissues will return to normal as time passes by. Asymmetric swelling in your case is very likely due to the infection and may take much more time to resolve. It may take more than a couple months for your tissues to fully soften and any residual swelling to resolve. Lymphatic massage maybe an option to help clear the swelling and firmness at a faster pace. I would make sure that you continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon during this period of time.
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December 1, 2012
Answer: Earlobe Swelling Common following facelifts
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December 1, 2012
Answer: Earlobe Swelling Common following facelifts
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April 7, 2011
Answer: Swelling after a facelift is normal
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April 7, 2011
Answer: Swelling after a facelift is normal
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