I had ear lobe split surgery almost 3 weeks ago, the wound has healed well but the earlobe itself is still quite swollen. Is this normal? How long does swelling last?
April 30, 2015
Answer: Earlobe repair healing At three weeks most of the swelling should be gone. In fact, at this time skin contraction initiates and you will see the incisions improve and the overall area of surgery start to contract this week. Of course healing varies and earlobe repairs are different depending on how extensive it needed to be. You should check in with your surgeon to make sure you are healing in the right path.
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April 30, 2015
Answer: Earlobe repair healing At three weeks most of the swelling should be gone. In fact, at this time skin contraction initiates and you will see the incisions improve and the overall area of surgery start to contract this week. Of course healing varies and earlobe repairs are different depending on how extensive it needed to be. You should check in with your surgeon to make sure you are healing in the right path.
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April 29, 2015
Answer: Swelling after Split Earlobe Repair It is common to have some swelling of the earlobe for several days after split earlobe repair.When I see my patients back one week after their procedure, usually almost all of the swelling is gone. Without a photo of you earlobe it is difficult to say exactly what is going on. You may wish to discuss this with the surgeon that repaired your earlobe, as he/she will be able to evaluate your earlobe and let you know if everything is healing up appropriately.
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April 29, 2015
Answer: Swelling after Split Earlobe Repair It is common to have some swelling of the earlobe for several days after split earlobe repair.When I see my patients back one week after their procedure, usually almost all of the swelling is gone. Without a photo of you earlobe it is difficult to say exactly what is going on. You may wish to discuss this with the surgeon that repaired your earlobe, as he/she will be able to evaluate your earlobe and let you know if everything is healing up appropriately.
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