My friend had an infection behind her ear after a face lift and it took a long time to finally clear up. Does that happen often?
Unfortunately, infection is a possible complication of any surgery, but fortunately, it does not happen often during cosmetic surgery or face lifts. The statistics are somewhere around 5% of the time generally. Antibiotics are often given to face lift patients before, during and/or after surgery to reduce the chances of infection. If you do suspect you have an infection, get to your doctor’s office immediately to be treated for it. The sooner it is handled and treated, the sooner you can get on with your recovery. Some ways to avoid increasing your chances of developing an infection include keeping your hands away from suture lines, keeping hair and skin clean, and avoiding the telephone receiver.
